Canada Post strike: What you need to know about mail deliveries and exceptions
- Negotiators for the union representing postal workers in Canada plan to evaluate new proposals from Canada Post on May 21, 2025, as preparations continue for a potential strike beginning May 23.
- This situation follows paused negotiations last week and a 72-hour strike notice after previous strikes and federal intervention disrupted mail services in late 2024.
- Retail Council of Canada warns that another Canada Post disruption could severely impact retailers, especially during critical summer and back-to-school seasons, with rural communities particularly vulnerable.
- Approximately 88% of provincial income and disability payments are made by direct deposit, while mailed cheques, including the Senior’s Supplement, will be delivered via volunteers or through alternative plans to ensure timely access.
- The union’s review and ongoing tensions suggest the need for collaborative resolution to avoid further disruptions that could damage livelihoods and business operations nationwide.
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Canada Post strike: What happens to the parcels already accepted?
Postal workers could go on strike as early as midnight on Friday after a notice from the union was received by the Crown corporation. The Canada Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which represents more than 55,000 postal workers, informed the management of its decision on Monday. Canada Post said the corporation is accepting no new items until the end of the strike. As for mail and parcels already accepted, “they will be secured and delivered as qu…
Tax & Utility Payments: Important Information - Port Hardy
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