Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

The following is a transcript of Alice Wong’s participation in the question and comments portion of the June 23, 2011 debates regarding Bill C-6, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of postal services. Although the official date in the House of Commons was June 23, 2011, this comment was made on the 49th hour after debate started (which means it was delivered approximately 11:00am, June 25, 2011):

Hon. Alice Wong (Minister of State (Seniors), CPC):
Madam Speaker, I would like to comment on the presentation by the hon. member.

I have already heard from a lot of seniors in my riding who are feeling really depressed because we have not solved this and because we are still talking and talking and talking, without taking any real action, because the opposition is stalling everything.

We all understand that this work stoppage of Canada Post is already directly affecting the lives of many people, including seniors in my riding. Young people are waiting to get their student visas extended, and a lot of low-income seniors and other residents need their cheques, as well as all the other convenience of the mail.

Why is the member opposite not cooperating with the government to pass this important legislation? We need to make sure that both sides get back to the table so that the workers can resume their duties in service of the general public.

This is the time when they really should get back to work, instead of politicking.

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