Canada Post workers are back on the job today as the result of a ruling from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Postal workers have been on strike since November 15 so you can imagine that they will be faced with an enormous backlog of mail to sort in the coming days. Patience & understanding will be beneficial for everyone.
Below is the official statement from Canada post regarding what we can expect going forward.
Parcels, Lettermail and Direct Marketing mail
- On a first-in, first-out basis, Canada Post will start working through the mail and parcels trapped in the system since the strike began on November 15, 2024.
- New commercial volumes will not be accepted into the network until Thursday, December 19.
- Service guarantees are suspended as the company ramps up operations.
- Canadians should expect delivery delays through the remainder of 2024 and into January 2025.
- Post office hours of operation may vary as the company works to stabilize operations.
International mail and parcels
- Canada Post will work to process a significant accumulation of international mail and parcels currently queued up to enter the postal system.
- Customers should expect delays into 2025.
- The postal system will start accepting new international mail on December 23.
