Overview
- The Industrial Inquiry Commission recommends phasing out door-to-door mail delivery, citing financial unsustainability due to declining mail volumes.
- Canada Post estimates annual savings of $350 million by transitioning to community mailboxes, while offering accommodations for those with disabilities.
- The report also proposes lifting a 1994 moratorium on rural post office closures, sparking concerns from affected communities and stakeholders.
- Disability advocates and seniors warn that community mailboxes pose significant accessibility challenges, particularly for those with mobility issues.
- The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a strike notice and halted overtime, opposing the report's recommendations and its potential impact on workers.