Overview

• 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.