Purolator and UPS Temporarily Halt Some Shipments Due to Canada Post Strike Backlog

The ongoing Canada Post strike has caused delivery surges, forcing major couriers to pause services for smaller partners to manage capacity constraints.

Purolator and UPS have paused shipments from third-party couriers like eShipper for 48 hours to address delivery backlogs caused by the Canada Post strike and seasonal demand.
The Canada Post strike, now in its fourth week, involves over 55,000 workers and has disrupted shipping nationwide during the holiday shopping season.
Small businesses report skyrocketing delivery costs and logistical challenges as alternatives like UPS and FedEx charge significantly higher rates than Canada Post.
Negotiations between Canada Post and the union have resumed after a week-long pause, but key issues such as wages and staffing for weekend delivery remain unresolved.
Federal intervention in the strike has been ruled out for now, though pressure from businesses and the approaching holidays could shift the government’s stance.