Stamps

The cost of mailing a letter within Canada is now 59 cents. It’s a 3 cent increase. The year I was born (1957) a Canadian stamp was 5 cents!

Isn’t Canada Post shooting itself in the foot with this 3 cent increase? And through Internet access we send letters, photos and music for free. Canada Post has got to be feeling the competition.

Once upon a time, the postman used to deliver mail to your door! Isn’t that a wild idea? Each year, more people stop mailing Christmas cards.

Maybe some entrepreneur would consider an alternative postal service. Privatization means lower rates and better service however its effectiveness has been better in some countries more than others.

I don’t use mail very often. I foresee a day when the post office will close; the Internet will deliver most mail and Fed Ex will handle the bulky stuff.

Til then, may I suggest to Canada Post - “WAKE UP! Raising your rates will not increase your business!"That’s my 3 cents!