Overview

• The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), representing 55,000 employees, has instructed members to refuse overtime work starting at midnight after contract negotiations stalled.
• Canada Post’s latest offer includes a 13.59% wage increase over four years, six additional personal days, and benefits for part-time workers, but the union says the offer falls short, particularly on wages and cost-of-living adjustments.
• Key sticking points include Canada Post’s push for part-time weekend staffing and dynamic routing, which the union opposes in favor of full-time positions and clearer operational rules.
• Canada Post has reported declining mail volumes and financial losses exceeding $3 billion since 2018, with a federal loan of $1.034 billion secured for 2025–26 to maintain operations.
• Small businesses, anticipating service disruptions, are shifting to alternative delivery providers, though some warn of higher costs and limited options for reaching remote areas.