In response to CBC’s recent report on the status of things at Canada Post:
In a challenging world seeking security and growth, this article draws a clear picture of a highly desirable vision, enacted in a potentially swift change. This change, I believe, is way more atteignable than anyone might believe.
Case in point: The article made a very complete and compelling argument with respect to the availability of banking services throughout the country, as rural areas of Quebec and Ontario are facing permanent closures of their very last ATM’s for miles around. In an era where Canada has a planned growth strategy including immigration goals to make use of the vast territories our boarders grants us.
Canada’s economy is bound to expand and evolve over the coming decades, as climate change will take its toll and make new territories desirable for various unforeseeable reasons at this time. Joining banking services to Canada Post’s outreach would not only create a new, positive opportunity for financial literacy ad mare usque ad mare, but would also bonify local economies through employment. But not just any employment – please consider the notion that any person going from “we sell stamps” to “we offer banking services” means more Canadians that are financially literate – and who, really, can put a dollar figure on that?
Generally speaking, one may also make a compelling argument towards the notion that Canada’s economy sure could make good use of its own banking market, where the established players report billions in profit on an annual basis, dollars that could potentially go a long way in structuring Canada’s economic future. European countries, where this system would be emulated from, systematically report a viable experience with this service…Why shan’t we?
On the green front, the article also made a compelling argument in regards to the potential for a green virage Canada Post’s current reality offers. The future only will tell, but here are three fundamental realities, as outlined below.
Number one, is that Canada Post’s fleet of vehicules is the largest in Canada – That’s right, the, ZE largest crown vehicule fleet, which is guaranteed by our tax dollars to be rollin’an’turnin’ everyday. This one’s a doozy folks – As the article references a 12-year turnaround, as a critical timeline to make a sustainable, impactful change in our carbon emissions, and considering the emerging offer in that market, here it is before your very eyes – Maybe the easiest switch, by means of one single decision impacting as broadly as it can, Canadians will ever have at their reach to enact a long awaited, meaningful change towards greener practices. Plus, this is potentially a massive job creation opportunity, from the maintenance of the vehicles to their conception, production and design.
Number two is that ad mare usque ad mare, there are Canada Posts. So one amazing new thing would be an accompanying banking system, government backed, socially responsible and all – I mean, wow, right ? But one can only wonder, and turn to you, the community, to ask for actual figures on the profitability of turning theses into solar facilities – And who knows, why not sell certain products in stores ? Nobody using banking or postal services doesn’t need energy, especially renewable … And as we pay the power for those huge facilities, wouldn’t it make sense to look into what’s already working as far as cutting the costs, and being green goes?
Number three is that once you do have a bank operating, you’re allowing Canadians to have a little more leverage on the banking market, while creating jobs and stimulating growth everywhere in Canada. Environmentally speaking, you’re allowing thousands of Canadians, moreover the ones that usually will tend to have more polluting vehicles and/or travelling dynamics to their “local” bank then your average urbanite, helping them to travel less – an immediate benefit on the environmental front.
Now, let’s say we haven’t made a compelling case enough, let’s pretend we created this institution-within-an-institution in an inclusive manner, notably for the first nations, but also of the LGBTQ+ community, all the while generating millions in profits – profits earned on the work of well paid Canadians, money de facto reinvested in Canada, for Canadians?
What’s the con again, here?
The article mentions arguments to “who foots the bill,” pointing to a union debate – but at the end of the day, we all do foot the bill for crown resources, literally and figuratively, environmentally and economically – So why not effect theses changes?
Still waiting on the con.