Canada Post says parcel volume is down 50% from last year amid overtime ban
- Canada Post announced on May 26, 2025, that parcel shipping volumes have dropped 50 percent nationwide amid a continued overtime ban.
- The decline follows the Canadian Union of Postal Workers' decision to halt overtime without launching a full strike amid stalled wage and workload negotiations.
- Canada Post and the union returned to bargaining over the weekend to resolve long-standing disputes aiming to keep the service financially viable.
- A Canada Post spokesperson blamed "ongoing uncertainty" for business impacts and warned the labour disruption could have a greater effect on the Canadian economy.
- Due to the overtime ban and unresolved talks, Canada Post expects slower mail delivery and a continued drop in parcel volumes with economic consequences.
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