441-02411 (Government services and administration)

WHEREAS:

• The Community of Langdon is experiencing significant population growth, and is expected to continue growing;
• The Closure of the Langdon Post Office has resulted in residents being redirected to Strathmore;
• The transportation burden to seniors and persons with disabilities is amplified because of the post office closure;
• Canada Post's efforts have failed in ensuring the establishment of a post office to serve Langdon; and
• Sending and receiving mail is an essential service.

We, the undersigned residents of the Hamlet of Langdon in the Province of Alberta, call upon the Government of Canada to:

• Provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for the closure of the Langdon Canada Post Office; and
• Work with Canada Post, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Minister of Rural Economic Development to ensure a permanent, viable Canada Post Office is established to serve the community of Langdon and its surrounding area.