The federal government has unveiled a plan to modernize Canada Post amid mounting financial losses.
Canadians who still receive home delivery will be transitioned to community mailboxes. Non-urgent mail will move by ground instead of air, extending delivery times from three to seven days, while accessibility programs for residents with mobility challenges will continue.
According to Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound, Canadians who still receive home delivery will see changes over the next several years as the federal government moves to modernize Canada Post.
Canada Post is facing losses estimated at $1.5 billion in 2025. The government is lifting the 1994 moratorium on rural post office closures, reducing locations in over-served areas while maintaining service in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
Union negotiations remain stalled, with flyer delivery temporarily halted and Canada Post sending new offers to restart talks.
According to Lightbound, Canada Post has been tasked to find efficiencies in all areas of the business.
He says no specific target or direction has been given to identify specific areas or functions, but he says a “cold hard look” is essential if Canada Post is to survive.
Officials say these steps aim to stabilize finances, preserve essential postal services, and prepare the corporation for long-term viability.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)