Suspension of Canada Post Home Delivery Service

WHEREAS local governments have a direct interest in the security and stability of Canadas postal system, both in terms of municipal corporate operations and services available to citizens; AND WHEREAS the service delivery changes would directly impact local governments, including in relation to land-use policy, requirements for municipal land and rights-of-ways, infrastructure for paving, lighting, and waste management, and public safety considerations: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM call on the federal government and Canada Post, through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other avenues as appropriate, to suspend the Canada Post delivery changes until a sustained, substantive consultation process with local governments and the public is completed and identified issues are addressed.