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Donations

Canada Post in the community

At Canada Post, we're committed to giving back to Canadians and Canadian communities. We're proud to be involved in the community and work hard to support organizations in reaching their goals.

With 72,000 employees, Canada Post has a presence in virtually every region of Canada. That's why it is so important for us to give back and help make a difference in our communities from coast to coast.

We're accomplishing this through our regional donations coordinators and through our Coaching and Community Involvement Program (CCIP). Canada Post has, for many years, accomplished our social responsibilities thanks to this great program, which is available to all full and part-time employees involved in organizations or projects that benefit the community at large.

Through the CCIP, Canada Post offers employees a donation in support of their personal community activities outside the workplace. Employees send in applications for the CCIP program and, if chosen, a cheque is made payable to their non-profit or charitable group. This program has been extremely successful over the years and our employees are very proud to say that they are an integral part of society and have contributed to their community.

Sponsorship Committee

A special committee has been established to oversee sponsorship and donation proposals at Canada Post. The committee is also used as a 'forum' to educate members about trends in the marketplace, share competitive information and discuss sponsorship and donation opportunities for Canada Post.

Giving Strategy

Canada Post is a major national supporter of literacy and of the United Way. We believe that literacy and education are vital to both personal and economic growth.

In 1994, United Way created a "Thanks a Million" award recognizing organizations that have collected over $1 million dollars during their campaign. The award recognizes the Company, employee generosity and community spirit. Canada Post has been a proud recipient of this award every year since it has been created. Canada Post has also been presented with the "Best Ottawa Community 2006 Campaign" award (selected from 1,800 campaigns in Ottawa). These awards demonstrate that not only do we do business in communities across Canada, but we also invest in them for the good of all Canadians. Learn More…

Donation Contributions

Canada Post receives approximately a thousand donation requests every year. In 2007, the Corporation donated to more than 300 different registered charities and not-for-profit organizations across the country in the following categories:

Pie chart depicting Corporate Donations

Donation Eligibility

All Canada Post donations are directed at eligible external organizations, which include organizations that:

  1. Are not-for-profit or registered charitable organizations
  2. Are national and/or local
  3. Provide services and benefits to communities within Canada
  4. Are well-respected and well run

Organizations and activities that are not eligible for Canada Post support include:

  1. Individual pursuits
  2. Groups whose aim is to promote religious or political goals
  3. Initiatives outside Canada
  4. Organizations or causes primarily supported by tax dollars ( more than 70 per cent government funding)
  5. Advocacy, lobby or special interest groups (e.g., groups that exist solely to advance the interests of their membership or influence government policy)
  6. Organizations or causes already funded by the United Way
  7. Organizations to whom a donation has already been made in the same year
  8. Organizations requesting multi-year commitments
  9. Organizations requesting funding for Infrastructure/Capital investments
  10. Organizations requesting free and or reduced-fee mail services. The provision of free mail services is not allowed

Application Guidelines

All eligible organizations requesting donations must fill out the attached donations application form and submit a proposal describing the organization, event or project. All applications must be submitted by mail or email.

Assessment and notification

All donation requests received are assessed. The donations team considers whether the donation meets the eligibility criteria as outlined above, and then carefully reviews all documentation and prepares a complete assessment for approval. All requesters are notified by mail or email whether their request has been accepted or declined within approximately 45 calendar days.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I know if I qualify for a donation?

    All Canada Post donations are directed at eligible external organizations. You're eligible for support if you:

    1. Are a not-for-profit or registered charitable organization
    2. Are national and/or local
    3. Provide services and benefits to communities within Canada
    4. Are well-respected and well-run

    The following activities are not eligible for support:

    1. Individual pursuits
    2. Groups whose aim is to promote religious or political goals
    3. Initiatives outside Canada
    4. Organizations or causes primarily supported by tax dollars (more than 70 per cent government funding)
    5. Advocacy, lobby or special interest groups (e.g., groups that exist solely to advance the interests of their membership or influence government policy
    6. Organizations or causes already funded by the United Way
    7. Organizations to whom a donation has already been made in the same year
    8. Organizations requesting multi-year commitments
    9. Organizations requesting funding for Infrastructure/Capital investments
    10. Organizations requesting free and or reduced-fee mail services. The provision of free mail services is not allowed.

  2. How do I apply for a donation?

    All eligible organizations must complete the attached donations application form, which must be submitted by mail or email. You must also submit a proposal describing your organization, event or project.

  3. How do I check on my request?

    Due to the high number of requests we receive we cannot answer your inquiries by telephone. If you need immediate feedback or information, please forward your question by email to donations@canadapost.ca

  4. How long will it take to assess my request?

    All requesters are notified by mail or email whether their request has been accepted or declined within approximately 45 calendar days.


Submission Information

  • All donation requests must be submitted either by mail or email.
  • All email submissions must be sent to donations@canadapost.ca
  • All submissions sent via regular mail must be sent to the appropriate region listed below:

Submissions for national events and programs should be mailed to Head Office:

Corporate Sponsorship Programs & Donations
Canada Post
N1081 - 2701 RIVERSIDE DR
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1

Submissions for local or regional events and programs should be mailed to:

Atlantic

Communications
Canada Post
6175 Almon St
HALIFAX NS B3K 5N2

Québec

Communications
Canada Post
1506-555 McArthur
ST-LAURENT QC H4T 1T4

Communications
Canada Post
503-300 Saint-Paul St
QUEBEC QC G1K 3W0

Ontario - Ottawa

Corporate Sponsorship Programs & Donations
Canada Post
N1081 - 2701 RIVERSIDE DR
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1

Ontario - Greater Toronto Area and Regions

Communications
Canada Post
4567 Dixie Rd
MISSISSAUGA ON L4W 1S2

British Columbia and Prairie Regions

Communications
Canada Post
PO Box 2110 STN Terminal
VANCOUVER BC V6B 4Z3