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With CUPW's national strike now in its fourth week, the union's latest offer takes major steps backwards
OTTAWA - Canada Post has received the latest offers from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and is extremely disappointed that their intent appears to be to widen the gap in negotiations, rather than close it.
Read moreNew stamps pay tribute to five important French-Canadian authors
OTTAWA – Today Canada Post issued new stamps honouring five gifted authors, each of whom brings a unique perspective to the canon of French-Canadian literature.
Read moreCanada Post reports $315-million loss before tax in third quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $315 million in the third quarter of 2024 as strong revenue growth in Direct Marketing did not make up for a decline in Parcels results.
Read moreCUPW announces national strike that will cause delays for Canadians as holiday shopping season begins
OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Read moreNew Hanukkah stamp shines light on unique artifact recovered from Nazi Germany
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post is unveiling its latest stamp, which commemorates the annual Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the “Festival of Lights.”
Read moreCanada Post receives strike notices from CUPW
OTTAWA – Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW will be in a legal position to begin strike activity on November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Read moreNew stamps celebrate Christmas and the holiday season
OTTAWA – Today, Canada Post released two stamp issues marking the festive, winter season. The company has produced Christmas designs every year since 1964 and, for nearly 20 years, has offered stamps featuring secular holiday imagery.
Read moreRemembrance Day stamps salute farmerettes and Soldiers of the Soil
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proud to announce the release of its annual Remembrance Day stamp issue, honouring the contributions of the farmerettes and Soldiers of the Soil during the First and Second World Wars.
Read moreCanada Post presents new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers
OTTAWA – Canada Post today presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that demonstrate the Corporation’s commitment to reaching negotiated agreements, without any labour disruption.
Read moreCanada Post remains committed to reaching negotiated agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers
OTTAWA – Canada Post remains committed to reaching negotiated agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Following CUPW’s announcement that it has received a strike mandate from its members, both parties must approach the negotiations with greater urgency to avoid a labour disruption.
Read moreNew stamp celebrates the arrival of Diwali
MONCTON, N.B. – Canada Post has issued a new stamp to mark the arrival of Diwali, a major multi-day festival observed across the world by many communities including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. Also called the Festival of Lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
Read moreNew stamp set celebrates the cultural impact of MuchMusic and MusiquePlus
TORONTO – Canada Post is excited to unveil our latest stamp set celebrating the early years of MuchMusic and MusiquePlus. The groundbreaking, often interactive television stations revolutionized the way we listen to music – fans could finally SEE the stars in action in a new format: the music video.
Read moreNew stamps feature artwork reflecting the history and legacy of residential schools
OTTAWA – Today, to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canada Post and the Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation unveiled new stamps highlighting artwork that reflects the history and legacy of residential schools.
Read moreNew stamp shines spotlight on Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan
VANCOUVER – Canada Post issued a new stamp today honouring singer-songwriter and musician, Sarah McLachlan. Known for her emotional ballads and hauntingly soulful vocals, the award-winning Canadian artist has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.
Read moreCanada Post proposes new postage rates for 2025
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proposing to increase regulated postage rates in 2025. For stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, which represent the majority of stamp sales, the rate would increase by 25 cents, to $1.24 per stamp.
Read moreCanada Post announces Tales of Triumph small business winners
OTTAWA – Canada Post is thrilled to announce the five small business winners of its 2024 Tales of Triumph contest – and to open the voting for this year’s Canada’s Choice Award.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation to provide $1.3 million in grants to programs benefitting children and youth across Canada
OTTAWA – Today, the Canada Post Community Foundation announced that 106 organizations will receive funding for community programs that make a difference in the lives of children and youth.
Read moreCanada Post reports $46-million profit before tax in second quarter as one-time sale of subsidiaries offset $269-million loss from operations
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a profit before tax of $46 million in the second quarter of 2024, as the divestiture of SCI Group Inc. and Innovapost Inc. contributed to the segment’s bottom line and offset a loss from operations of $269 million.
Read more2024 Canada Post Annual Public Meeting
Canada Post will hold its 19th Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, via a live webcast that starts at 1 pm ET.
Read moreNew stamp celebrates acclaimed filmmaker Norman Jewison
TORONTO – Canada Post is pleased to unveil its latest stamp, which commemorates the life and work of genre-spanning Canadian filmmaker Norman Jewison (1926-2024). The director of such classics as In the Heat of the Night (1967), Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Moonstruck (1987) was one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, who earned nominations for Best Director at the Academy Awards in three consecutive decades.
Read moreNew stamp recognizes Métis artist and environmentalist Christi Belcourt
OTTAWA – At an event today in Ottawa, Canada Post celebrated a new stamp recognizing Métis visual artist and environmentalist, Christi Belcourt.
Read moreNew stamp pays tribute to Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist Josephine Mandamin
THUNDER BAY, Ontario – Today at an event in Thunder Bay, Canada Post unveiled a stamp honouring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, Josephine Mandamin.
Read moreNew stamp honours Inuk singer-songwriter, filmmaker and activist Elisapie
MONTRÉAL – Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp honouring Elisapie, an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, director, producer and activist.
Read moreCanada Post issues third stamp set honouring Indigenous leaders
OTTAWA – For the third consecutive year, Canada Post will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 by issuing three stamps honouring Indigenous leaders.
Read moreCanada Post releases 2023 Sustainability Report
OTTAWA – Canada Post today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, providing Canadians with an annual update on its work to demonstrate leadership on environmental and social responsibility.
Read moreCanada Post reports $76-million loss before tax in first quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $76 million in the first quarter of 2024 as revenue for Parcels and Transaction Mail declined and Direct Marketing picked up.
Read moreNew stamp series celebrates Canada’s iconic graphic novelists
TORONTO – Canada Post is pleased to unveil a stamp issue celebrating Canada’s graphic novelists. The set of four stamps features the works of Chester Brown, Michel Rabagliati, Seth, and cousins Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki – all of whom have made significant contributions to the genre and continue a long line of Canadian storytellers honoured by Canada Post.
Read morePrice of a domestic stamp rises to 99 cents
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s proposed postage rate increase takes effect today. For stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, which represent most stamp sales, the rate increases by seven cents, to 99 cents per stamp. The price of a single domestic stamp increases to $1.15, up from $1.07.
Read moreFrom Far and Wide: New stamps take Canadians on cross-country journey to nine scenic locations
OTTAWA – Canada Post's From Far and Wide series is back with nine spectacular images of must-see Canadian destinations.
Read moreCanada Post reports $748-million loss before tax for 2023
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $748 million in 2023. Results were negatively impacted by the post-pandemic surge in parcel delivery competition, the ongoing erosion of Transaction Mail, and continued growth in addresses and delivery costs.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation fundraising stamp helps children and youth soar to new heights
OTTAWA – Today, the Canada Post Community Foundation kicked off its annual campaign to raise money for children’s programs across Canada with an uplifting new stamp.
Read moreNew Canada Post stamps raise awareness of endangered frogs
PORT ROWAN, Ont. – Canada Post has issued new stamps drawing attention to two of the country’s endangered frog species.
Read moreCommemorative envelope salutes Royal Canadian Air Force’s centennial
OTTAWA – Canada Post issued a commemorative envelope today marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
Read moreStamp showcasing maamoul commemorates Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
OTTAWA – Canada Post issued a new stamp today to mark two important Islamic holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The commemorative stamp features maamoul, Middle Eastern cookies, and a traditional carved wooden mould used to make them.
Read moreCanada Post accepting applications from small businesses for Tales of Triumph contest
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s small business contest, Tales of Triumph, returns this year with another opportunity for companies to win big by sharing their small business stories.
Read moreNew stamp marks the upcoming total eclipse of the sun
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Today, Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp to mark a much-anticipated astronomical phenomenon. On Monday, April 8, the shadow of the moon will turn daylight to darkness for millions of Canadians, as a total eclipse of the sun unfolds over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada.
Read moreAnnual flower stamp issue showcases environmentally important wildflowers
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s latest stamp issue features two native wildflowers that are important sources of food for a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
Read moreCanada Post announces changes following review of its Smartmail Marketing Program
In September 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released their annual report which raised concerns about Canada Post’s use of address data within its Smartmail Marketing (SMM) program.
Read moreCanada Post announces recipients of the 2023 Awards for Indigenous Students
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Awards for Indigenous Students. The awards were created in 2004 to celebrate the hard work and determination of individuals of Indigenous heritage who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. They are granted annually to selected applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $2,000 in recognition of their efforts.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation accepting grant applications
OTTAWA – The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 grants.
Read moreCanada Post proposes new postage rates for 2024
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proposing to increase postage rates in 2024. For stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, which represent the majority of stamp sales, the rate would increase by seven cents, to 99 cents per stamp. The new rates would take effect May 6, 2024.
Read moreNew Black History Month stamp honours trailblazer Mary Ann Shadd
CHATHAM, ONT. – Today, at an event in Chatham, Ont., Canada Post unveiled a new Black History Month stamp honouring Mary Ann Shadd. An abolitionist, educator, newspaper publisher and lawyer, Shadd broke boundaries throughout her life as she fought for the rights of Black people and women.
Read moreCanada Post transforming IT model to better serve Canadians
OTTAWA – Canada Post is transforming its information technology (IT) model to better serve the changing needs of Canadians and businesses and continue to lead in the rapidly evolving parcel delivery market.
Read moreCanada Post to sell SCI Group to Montréal-based Metro Supply Chain
OTTAWA – Canada Post Corporation (Canada Post) and Purolator Holdings Ltd. are finalizing a transaction to sell SCI Group Inc. (SCI) to Montréal-based Metro Supply Chain Inc. (Metro Supply Chain), a Canadian leader in third-party logistics. The move comes as Canada Post focuses on transforming to serve the changing needs of Canadians and Canadian businesses.
Read moreCanada Post announces 2024 stamp program
OTTAWA – Canada Post announced today a 2024 stamp lineup that shines a light on truth and reconciliation, the natural world, accomplished Canadians, a rare space sighting, and much more. Here are highlights of the 2024 lineup:
Read moreCanada Post reports $290-million loss before tax in third quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $290 million in the third quarter of 2023 as revenue fell for the Parcels and Transaction Mail lines of business.
Read moreNew stamp commemorates Hanukkah, one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the Jewish calendar
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s latest stamp honours the eight-day festival of Hannukah, featuring an illustration of a hanukkiyah (an eight-branched menorah) surrounded by flowers and various elements associated with Hanukkah celebrations. This important holiday commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest site, after the Jewish people reclaimed it around 165 BCE.
Read moreNew stamp heralds the arrival of Diwali
VANCOUVER – Canada Post issued a new stamp today celebrating the arrival of Diwali, one of the largest, most popular, and widely celebrated festivals in India. Diwali, which is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other communities in Canada and around the world, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
Read moreCanada Post pays tribute to the remarkable story of Mona Parsons
WOLFVILLE, N.S. – Today at an event in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada Post unveiled its annual Remembrance Day stamp honouring the remarkable courage and perseverance of Mona Parsons. During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Parsons helped downed airmen escape back to England. She was arrested and became the only female Canadian citizen to be imprisoned by the Nazis during the war.
Read moreMaking the season merry and bright with Christmas and holiday stamps
OTTAWA – Today, Canada Post continued its nearly 60-year tradition with new Christmas and holiday stamp issues that capture the spirit of the season.
Read moreNew stamp celebrates hockey pioneer Willie O’Ree
EDMONTON – Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player. The stamp was unveiled at an event Saturday in Edmonton as part of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic weekend festivities.
Read moreNew stamp honours internationally acclaimed Canadian actor Donald Sutherland
SAINT JOHN – Canada Post issued a new stamp today commemorating the career of one of Canada’s most respected and versatile actors, Donald Sutherland.
Read moreCanada Post announces the 2023 Tales of Triumph winners
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proud to start Small Business Month by announcing the winners of the 2023 Tales of Triumph contest. These five small businesses are resilient, connected to their communities and innovating to succeed.
Read moreCanada Post issues new stamps to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Brantford, Ont. – Today, Canada Post unveiled four new stamps that shed some light on the truth and legacy of residential schools, whose impacts are still felt by Indigenous Peoples today. The stamps – being released on September 28 in connection with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 – are the second issue in the annual series for the future of truth and reconciliation.
Read moreCanada Post officially opens the Albert Jackson Processing Centre
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario – Canada Post officially opened today the Albert Jackson Processing Centre, a leading-edge parcel sorting facility built to improve service for Canadians and businesses and fuel ecommerce in Canada for decades to come.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation supports children and youth across the country with almost $1.2 million in grants
OTTAWA – The Canada Post Community Foundation announced today that 84 organizations will receive much-needed funding for community initiatives that strive to enhance the lives of children and youth.
Read moreNew stamps honour legacy and lasting influence of three Quebec feminists
Canada Post issued three new stamps today honouring three Quebec feminists who played a major role in the fight for equality and social justice.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $254-million loss before tax in the second quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $254 million in the second quarter of 2023 as revenue fell across all lines of business.
Read more“Let’s Take the Ferry!” New stamps highlight Canada’s marine heritage
OTTAWA – Canada Post is releasing five new stamps highlighting ferry transportation in Canada. Featuring five ferries that are operating in Canadian waters, the stamp issue honours the country’s rich marine heritage.
Read moreCanada Post again ranked as one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens
Corporation receives top-quartile scores on carbon productivity, sustainable investment, and diversity on the executive team and Board of Directors.
Read moreNew stamp recognizes Canadian filmmaker Denys Arcand
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post today issued a new stamp to honour internationally acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Denys Arcand, whose incredible career has spanned more than 60 years. Known for his intellectual curiosity, the Quebec-born artist has written and directed over two dozen films, television shows and documentaries.
Read moreCanada Post releases 2022 Sustainability Report
OTTAWA – Canada Post today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, providing Canadians with an update on its progress towards corporate social and environmental goals.
Read moreNew stamp honours Métis leader Thelma Chalifoux, the first Indigenous woman appointed to the Senate of Canada
ST. ALBERT, Alberta – At an event today, Canada Post unveiled a new commemorative stamp honouring Métis activist and trailblazer, Thelma Chalifoux.
Read moreNew stamp pays tribute to First Nations political leader, author and champion of his people, George Manuel
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Today at an event in North Vancouver, Canada Post unveiled a commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of George Manuel.
Read moreNew stamp honours Nellie Cournoyea, the first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada
ULUKHAKTOK, Northwest Territories – Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp honouring the life and work of Nellie Cournoyea, at a community event in Ulukhaktok.
Read moreCanada Post to pay tribute to Indigenous leaders with second stamp set in multi-year series
OTTAWA – Canada Post will once again mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 by issuing a set of stamps honouring three Indigenous leaders.
Read moreVoting open for Canadians to choose their favourite small business
Starting June 5, Canadians can vote for their favourite small business in Canada Post’s fourth annual Tales of Triumph contest. The Canada’s Choice category includes 15 finalists and the company that receives the most votes will win a $100,000 prize package. Voting is open until June 30 and takes place via Canada Post’s Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn channels.
Read moreCanada Post reports $107-million loss before tax in the first quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $107 million in the first quarter of 2023 as Parcels revenue was relatively flat and Transaction Mail and Direct Marketing revenue declined.
Read moreStamp marks founding of Royal Canadian Mounted Police
OTTAWA – Canada Post issued a new stamp today recognizing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on the 150th anniversary of its establishment in 1873. The stamp design features a member of the RCMP in traditional dress, acknowledging the historic roots of the organization, along with images that represent the RCMP as a modern national police service – including the role of its civilian members and public service employees – from responding to emergencies to investigating cybercrime.
Read more2023 Canada Post Annual Public Meeting
Canada Post will hold its 18th Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, via a live webcast that starts at 2 pm, ET.
Read moreCanada Post issues first Canadian stamp featuring His Majesty King Charles III as Monarch
OTTAWA – Today, Canada Post unveiled Canada’s first definitive stamp featuring His Majesty King Charles III at the Canadian ceremony marking the Coronation of the new monarch, hosted by Canadian Heritage.This is the first time His Majesty King Charles III has appeared on the Canadian stamp.
Read moreHonouring National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people
OTTAWA – May 5 is a nationally recognized day to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people in Canada. Also called Red Dress Day, this is a time to raise awareness about the disproportionate violence these groups experience.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $548-million loss before tax for 2022
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $548 million in 2022, as growing competition in the parcel delivery sector, combined with economic uncertainty and reduced consumer spending, negatively affected parcel volumes and revenue.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation’s new stamp highlights power of storytelling to enhance children’s lives
OTTAWA – Today, the Canada Post Community Foundation issued a special stamp that shines a light on the power of stories and storytelling to enrich the lives of young people.
Read moreCanada Post introduces carbon-neutral shipping
OTTAWA – Canadians are now using carbon-neutral shipping when they send parcels by Canada Post’s ground services within Canada.
Read moreCanada Post Statement: Delivery in Montréal
As the national postal service, Canada Post is entrusted to deliver Canada’s mail. The Corporation’s job is simple, yet essential – to act as a trusted intermediary between Canadians, handling the physical delivery of items and information. Therefore, Montréal residents and businesses can expect Canada Post to continue delivering all their mail beyond May 17, 2023.
Read moreCanada Post’s Tales of Triumph small business contest now accepting applications
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s annual Tales of Triumph contest is back for its fourth year and is accepting applications from April 17 to May 12, 2023.
Read moreAnimal Mothers and Babies stamp set celebrates two wildly devoted caregivers
VANCOUVER – Canada Post today issued a new Animal Mothers and Babies stamp set that highlights two special caregivers of the wild – the sea otter and the red-necked grebe. Native to Canada, both species are known for their incredible devotion to their young, allowing their babies to float on them during the first stage of their lives.
Read moreStamp celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha features centuries-old bowl from the collection at the Royal Ontario Museum
OTTAWA – Canada Post issued a new stamp today to mark two of the most important religious holidays in Islam: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The commemorative stamp features a centuries-old, exquisite ceramic bowl that is in a collection held by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
Read moreCanada Post announces its first depot using all-electric vehicles
NANAIMO, B.C. – Canada Post today unveiled its first depot using battery-electric corporate delivery vehicles, reinforcing the company’s commitment to electrify its last mile fleet and help build a sustainable future for Canadians.
Read moreCanada Post joins unveiling of all-electric C250 delivery truck
INDIANAPOLIS – Canada Post took part in an unveiling of the first all-electric C250 delivery truck today as the Corporation continues to look for more sustainable ways to deliver for Canadians.
Read moreAnnual flower stamp issue highlights double-flowered ranunculus
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s latest stamp issue welcomes spring with the lavish, rose-like blossoms of the ranunculus. The stunning plant is a favourite of florists and gardeners and a popular choice for wedding bouquets, centrepieces and containers.
Read moreCanada Post announces 25 winners of the 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students
Canada Post is honoured to announce the winners of the 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students. Twenty-five First Nations, Métis and Inuit students from across the country have been recognized for their dedication to learning and will receive $2,000 to help support their education.
Read moreApplications open for Canada Post Community Foundation grants
The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2023. Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that provide programming for children and youth (up to age 21) can apply for the grants, which range in value up to $25,000. Up to four $50,000-Signature Grants are also available, including the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant, introduced last year.
Read moreBlack History Month stamp honours Chloe Cooley
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario – Today, Canada Post unveiled a new Black History Month stamp honouring Chloe Cooley, who had a profound impact on the history of enslavement in Canada. Her act of resistance on the evening of March 14, 1793, ushered in legislation that would lead to the gradual abolition of enslavement in Upper Canada and provide a refuge for freedom-seekers from abroad.
Read moreCanada’s 2023 stamps will feature His Majesty King Charles III, trailblazers and changemakers
OTTAWA – The 2023 Canadian stamp program will celebrate some of the country’s most accomplished individuals, historic milestones, and the holidays that bring communities together.
Read moreLittle Current and Fort Qu’Appelle post offices expand services under new community hub model
OTTAWA – Canada Post has transformed two more post offices into community hubs that will offer additional services to better meet the needs of residents and businesses.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $227-million loss before tax for third quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $227 million in the third quarter of 2022 as parcel volumes fell compared to elevated levels a year earlier and economic uncertainty reduced business spending on marketing mail.
Read moreNew stamp honours acclaimed Canadian actress Monique Mercure
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post today issued a commemorative stamp celebrating Quebec’s grande dame of stage and screen, Monique Mercure. Known for her fiery spirit, versatility and powerful performances, Mercure (1930-2020) was one of Canada’s most beloved and acclaimed actresses.
Read moreNew stamp celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights
OTTAWA – Today Canada Post launched the fifth stamp in its ongoing series celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The new stamp reflects the joyful spirit of the festival through a vibrant, contemporary interpretation of the flames on an eight-branched menorah.
Read moreChristmas and holiday stamps illuminate the season and add cheer
OTTAWA - Canada Post has released new Christmas and holiday stamps that will help Canadians make their mail merrier at this special time of year
Read moreAnnouncing the 2022 Tales of Triumph winners
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Tales of Triumph contest.
Read moreStamp remembers decorated Indigenous war veteran Tommy Prince
WINNIPEG – Canada Post is issuing a new stamp to remember the life and achievements of Sergeant Thomas (Tommy) George Prince, MM (1915-77), one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous war veterans and a prominent Anishinaabe activist.
Read moreCanadians in Flight stamps celebrate leadership in aviation and aeronautics technology, innovation
OTTAWA – Canada Post released the second instalment of its Canadians in Flight stamps today, an issue that celebrates the people, planes and technology that have allowed Canada’s reputation for innovation to soar.
Read moreCanada Post and TD delivers simple and affordable loans for more Canadians
TORONTO – Canada Post and TD Bank Group (TD) today announced the national launch of a personal loan product, the Canada Post MyMoneyTM Loan, after an extensive market test confirmed strong consumer demand for more accessible lending products.
Read moreClean50 award recognizes Canada Post’s sustainability leadership
OTTAWA – President and CEO Doug Ettinger, on behalf of Canada Post employees across the country, is honoured to accept a Canada’s Clean50 award for leadership in reducing emissions and greening the Corporation’s operations
Read moreCanada Post heralds arrival of Diwali with luminous new stamp
CALGARY – Canada Post today issued a new commemorative stamp in honour of Diwali, a major festival observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other communities. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil.
Read moreStamps capture Indigenous artists’ visions for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA – Canada Post unveiled today four new stamps that encourage awareness and reflection on the tragic legacy of Indian residential schools and the need for healing and reconciliation. The stamps – being released September 29 in connection with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 – are the first in an annual series showcasing the visions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists for the future of truth and reconciliation.
Read moreStamp celebrates the shared experience millions of Canadians had watching Team Canada’s epic Summit Series victory 50 years ago
OTTAWA – Canada Post today marked the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series with a stamp that celebrates the experience that millions of Canadians shared in as they watched an unprecedented clash of hockey titans – and Team Canada’s dying-seconds victory in Game 8 – on television.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation ramps up 2022 campaign, rolls out grants to improve the lives of Canadian children
OTTAWA – As the Canada Post Community Foundation launches its 2022 fundraising campaign, 101 organizations across the country have been informed they will receive much-needed funding to support their efforts to improve the lives of Canadian children and youth.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $160-million loss before tax for second quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $160 million in the second quarter of 2022 as Canadians’ online shopping slowed and revenue declined for Parcels and Transaction Mail.
Read moreFun and fanciful new stamps celebrate Canada’s vintage carousels
CALGARY – Today, Canada Post released an enchanting set of stamps to celebrate the wonder and playfulness of vintage carousels in Canada.
Read morePicture Postage program update
After careful consideration, Canada Post has decided to wind down its Picture PostageTM offering as of September 1, 2022. The program allows users to create personalized postcards and stamps. While relatively unique when it was introduced in 2000, numerous options are now available online for users to create customized items.
Read moreSupporting Ukrainians in time of dire need: New fundraising stamp now on sale at post offices across the country and online
OTTAWA – Recognizing the generosity of Canadians in times of need, Canada Post has issued a semi-postal fundraising stamp to provide customers and collectors with a way to support the people of Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Read moreCanada Post contest offers big prizes to small businesses
OTTAWA – Canada Post added a new element to its Tales of Triumph contest supporting small businesses. The new “Canada’s Choice” category lets Canadians vote for their favourite contest finalist. The company with the most votes will receive a $10,000 prize package.
Read moreCanada Post introduces Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Charter
OTTAWA – Canada Post today released an Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Charter that affirms its commitment to foster a safe, inclusive workplace free from racism or discrimination.
Read moreNew stamp commemorates extraordinary leadership of Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier
FORT QU’APPELLE, SASKATCHEWAN – Today, at an event in Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., Canada Post unveiled its commemorative stamp recognizing the incredible 39-year leadership of Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier. As leader of the Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan, she served the most consecutive terms ever by an elected First Nations chief in Canada.
Read moreCanada Post unveils new stamp honouring Inuit leader Jose Kusugak
RANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT – At an event today in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada Post unveiled a new commemorative stamp recognizing the accomplishments of Jose Kusugak. An Inuit activist, linguist and award-winning broadcaster, Kusugak played a critical role in efforts that led to the creation of Nunavut in 1999, for which many consider him a Father of Confederation.
Read moreCanada Post issues commemorative stamp recognizing Métis leader Harry Daniels
REGINA – At an event today in Regina, Canada Post unveiled a new commemorative stamp recognizing the accomplishments of Métis leader Harry Daniels. A politician, activist, writer and actor, Daniels dedicated his life to the rights and well-being of Métis and non-status Indians in Canada.
Read moreCanada Post releases 2021 Sustainability Report
OTTAWA – Canada Post today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, a progress report on the company’s social and environmental commitments.
Read moreCanada Post commits to investments and actions to reach net zero
OTTAWA – Canada Post today laid out its key commitments for the Corporation to reduce its environmental footprint and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Read moreFive eye-catching stamps depict 20th-century travel posters from a stylish, golden age of commercial art in Canada
TORONTO - Canada Post released five new stamps today featuring nostalgic travel posters from a golden age of commercial art and tourism marketing in Canada.
Read moreCanada Post to issue stamps honouring Indigenous leaders
OTTAWA – On June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – Canada Post will issue a new set of stamps to pay tribute to the lives and legacies of three Indigenous leaders.
Read moreSpecial envelope honours the Governor Generals Foot Guards
Today, Canada Post released a commemorative envelope in celebration of 150 years of the Governor General’s Foot Guards, Canada’s senior reserve infantry regiment. Through their service at home and abroad and on occasions of national significance, the Guards have earned the nickname “Canada’s Regiment.”
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $129-million loss before tax for first quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $129 million in the first quarter of 2022 as revenue declined more than costs. The segment’s loss before tax deepened by $52 million, or 67.7 per cent, compared to the same period in 2021.
Read moreNew stamp offers opportunity to support Ukrainians in time of dire need
OTTAWA – Recognizing the generosity of Canadians in times of need, Canada Post has issued a semi-postal fundraising stamp to provide customers and collectors with a way to support the people of Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Read more2022 Canada Post Annual Public Meeting
Canada Post will hold its 17th Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2022, via a live webcast that starts at 2:00 pm, ET.
Read moreNew stamps bring attention to Canada's Endangered whales
Canada Post is issuing a set of stamps this week to raise awareness about the plight of five whale species that have populations assessed as Endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).
Read moreCanada Post introduces new state-of-the-art parcel sorting facility
Canada Post today unveiled its new leading-edge zero-carbon parcel sorting facility that will have the capacity to process more than one million packages a day. The Albert Jackson Processing Centre will be a key hub for the company’s national network and improve service for Canadians when it officially opens in early 2023.
Read moreCanada Post and Membertou celebrate new Community Hub with expanded services and support for local businesses
Canada Post President and CEO Doug Ettinger and community leaders, including Chief Terry Paul, celebrated the Membertou Community Hub’s grand opening today.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $490-million loss for 2021
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $490 million in 2021, as higher costs partially offset revenue growth across all lines of business. The Canada Post segment's loss improved from a loss before tax of $779 million in 2020.
Read moreCanada Post issues new stamp honouring Salome Bey
Canada Post is launching a new commemorative stamp celebrating Salome Bey, Canada's First Lady of the Blues. Bey was an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, producer, director and actor, who was also widely revered for how she mentored young artists.
Read moreStamp casts light on important Islamic festivals
Today, Canada Post issued its latest stamp celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar.
Read moreNew stamp raises awareness of organ and tissue donation
More than 4,400 Canadians are waiting for a donation of a life-saving organ, and many more, for healthy tissue to recover from a potentially fatal illness. Today, Canada Post released a new stamp to raise awareness of their need and encourage more people to register as organ and tissue donors.
Read moreImpacts of the current COVID-19 situation
With the rapidly changing situation regarding COVID-19 we’re experiencing a limited impact on staffing. We’re responding by implementing contingency plans where necessary and adjusting our operations to serve Canadians. This situation is fluid across the country and customers may experience delays. In addition, it’s possible that temporary measures may be put in place, such as the reduction of hours or short-term closures, where required.
Read moreCanada Post opens community hub pilot site in Membertou, Nova Scotia
Canada Post opened today a new community hub post office to serve the local Mi’kmaq community in the Membertou First Nation. This is the second pilot location to open under our new community hub model.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation accepting grant applications
The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2022. Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that strive to make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to the age of 21) can apply for grants up to $25,000. There are also up to three $50,000 Signature Grants available to national organizations that offer programming to support children and youth across Canada.
Read moreCanada Post welcomes spring with calla stamp issue
Canada Post is bringing a touch of class to its well-loved flower series with today’s release of a two-stamp issue depicting the elegant calla.
Read moreCanada Post issues stamp to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The new issue celebrates 70 years since The Queen ascended the throne on February 6, 1952.
Read moreCanada Post announces 25 recipients of the 2021 Awards for Indigenous Students
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proud to announce the 25 winners of the 2021 Awards for Indigenous Students.
Read moreCanada Post honours groundbreaking jazz singer Eleanor Collins
Canada Post today unveiled a special stamp to honour acclaimed Canadian jazz singer Eleanor Collins. The Edmonton-born artist began performing in concert venues and on radio in the 1940s and broke new ground in her genre by becoming a star in television’s early days.
Read moreA statement by Canada Post
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the health and safety of our employees has remained our number one priority. Given the complex and evolving nature of the pandemic, we have strictly adhered to the guidance and direction from the health experts responsible for protecting Canadians from COVID-19. We understood from the start that they were the experts, not us, and therefore following their lead was crucial to keeping our people safe.
Read moreImpacts of the current COVID-19 situation
With the rapidly changing situation regarding COVID-19 we’re experiencing a limited impact on staffing. We’re responding by implementing contingency plans where necessary and adjusting our operations to serve Canadians. This situation is fluid across the country and customers may experience delays. In addition, it’s possible that temporary measures may be put in place, such as the reduction of hours or short-term closures, where required.
Read moreIndigenous leaders, legendary singers, and vintage travel posters and carousels among subjects in Canada’s 2022 stamp program
OTTAWA – The 2022 Canadian stamp program will celebrate some of the country’s most accomplished individuals, historic milestones, holidays, and creatures that share our planet.
Read moreCanada Post makes mail and parcel delivery more accessible to all customers
OTTAWA – As temperatures drop and weather conditions make retrieving items from mailboxes more difficult for some customers, Canada Post wants to ensure everyone continues to have safe and timely access to their mail and parcels.
Read moreInternationally renowned Margaret Atwood featured on new stamp
TORONTO – Canada Post today unveiled a new commemorative stamp to honour literary giant Margaret Atwood and her incredible 60-year career.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $264-million loss before tax in third quarter
Loss consistent with prior year as revenue gains offset by increased costs
Read moreNew stamp honours trailblazing singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie
Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp paying tribute to one of Canada’s most successful singer-songwriters – Buffy Sainte-Marie, C.C.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates Hanukkah with luminous new stamp
TORONTO – Canada Post issued today a luminous new stamp to mark Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights – a celebration of hope, resilience and faith in brighter days to come.
Read moreHigh Prairie Post Office introduces expanded services with new community hub model
HIGH PRAIRIE, Alberta – To better meet the needs of area residents and Indigenous communities in the region, Canada Post has added new services to the High Prairie Post Office through a new community hub model – the first of its kind in Canada.
Read more'Tis the season for Christmas and holiday stamps
OTTAWA – Canadians know that the appearance of Christmas and holiday stamps is a signal that the big day is getting closer. Since 1964, Canada Post has encouraged Canadians to make their cards and letters more festive. Once again, we can all make our mail merrier with stamps bearing either sacred or secular holiday imagery.
Read moreStamp marks 100 years of the poppy as symbol of remembrance
OTTAWA – Canada Post released today a poignant stamp to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the official adoption of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance in Canada. The release coincides with the launch of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2021 National Poppy* Campaign, which begins the last Friday of October each year.
Read moreCanada Post honours the soldiers of Valour Road
WINNIPEG – Canada Post issued a new stamp today in memory of three soldiers from Winnipeg’s Pine Street, all of whom were awarded the prestigious Victoria Cross for their bravery and sacrifice in the First World War.
Read moreIntricate pattern on new Diwali stamp welcomes good fortune
VANCOUVER – Today, Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp to herald the arrival of Diwali – one of the largest and most widely celebrated festivals in India. Observed by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and others around the world, the five-day celebration falls on November 4 this year.
Read moreCanada Post and all its bargaining agents launch a joint Environmental Action Plan
OTTAWA – Canada Post and all its bargaining agents are working together to deliver a sustainable future for the country. Today, the five organizations launch their Environmental Action Plan, which outlines ambitious goals for the next decade and beyond.
Read moreChristopher Plummer honoured with new commemorative stamp
TORONTO - Canada Post is proud to pay tribute to one of the world’s most distinguished actors, Christopher Plummer (1929-2021).
Read moreCanada Post stamp honours editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon
HALIFAX – Canada Post today unveiled a stamp paying tribute to Bruce MacKinnon of The Chronicle Herald (Halifax), one of the country’s most thoughtful, talented and respected editorial cartoonists.
Read moreCanada Post stamp honours editorial cartoonist Duncan Macpherson
TORONTO – Canada Post today unveiled a stamp paying tribute to Duncan Macpherson (1924-93), who is widely considered one of the most influential cartoonists in Canada.
Read moreCanada Post stamp honours editorial cartoonist Terry Mosher
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post today released a stamp paying tribute to Terry Mosher, the long-time editorial cartoonist for the Montreal Gazette, known as Aislin. It is the third in a five-stamp set honouring editorial cartoonists in Canada.
Read moreCanada Post stamp honours editorial cartoonist Brian Gable
TORONTO – Canada Post unveiled a stamp today celebrating award-winning editorial cartoonist Brian Gable, whose work over several decades is widely lauded for making Canadians laugh and reflect.
Read moreCanada Post pays tribute to editorial cartoonist Serge Chapleau
MONTRÉAL – Canada Post unveiled today a stamp honouring Serge Chapleau, the editorial cartoonist at La Presse and a true pioneer of his profession.
Read moreCanada Post to pay tribute to five legendary editorial cartoonists next week through a special stamp issue
OTTAWA – Over the next week, Canada Post will unveil five stamps that celebrate five of Canada’s greatest editorial cartoonists, whose thought-provoking and seminal work has helped shape our national fabric over the last half-century. Videos and stories will be shared with each unveiling, with a special online roundtable discussion with the artists planned for Friday, October 8.
Read moreCanada Post to issue new Truth and Reconciliation stamp in 2022
OTTAWA – In keeping with its commitment to the principles of truth and reconciliation, Canada Post is working with Indigenous experts to issue a Truth and Reconciliation stamp in 2022 – the first in what will be an annual series.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation ramps up 2021 campaign, rolls out grants to improve the lives of Canadian children
OTTAWA – As the Canada Post Community Foundation launches its 2021 fundraising campaign, 100 organizations across the country have been informed they will receive much-needed funding to support their efforts to improve the lives of Canadian children and youth.
Read moreCanada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers renew existing collective agreements for a two-year period
OTTAWA – Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have voted to ratify tentative two-year renewal agreements for both urban plant and delivery employees (CUPW-Urban) and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (CUPW-RSMC).
Read moreCanada Post resumes some pre-COVID-19 delivery practices
OTTAWA – With COVID-19 restrictions easing across the country, Canada Post is safely resuming delivery practices for Proof of Age (POA), Signature items and Customs owing items.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $151 million loss before tax in second quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $151 million in the second quarter of 2021, an improvement of $227 million from the $378 million loss before tax in the same quarter a year earlier. Although significant, this improvement resulted mainly from the unique unfavourable effects of COVID-19 on the business and one-time charges in 2020.
Read moreCanada Post commits to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
OTTAWA – Canada Post has adopted a science-based target to reduce its scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, an initial target that will set it on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Read moreCanada Post and TD enter strategic alliance to expand access to financial services for Canadians
OTTAWA / TORONTO – Canada Post and The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD") are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic alliance to expand access to financial services for Canadians, beginning with a new personal loan product. Starting this fall, Canada Post and TD will launch a pilot for this new product in select post office locations and will aim to expand availability across Canada, particularly for those in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates legendary folksinger Stan Rogers
OTTAWA – Today, Canada Post released a stamp celebrating one of Canada’s most beloved and influential artists, folksinger Stan Rogers.
Read moreCanada Post to test e-cargo trikes as potential delivery approach
MONTRÉAL – On July 19, Canada Post will begin testing e-cargo trikes in selected areas of downtown Montréal as an environmentally friendly option to deliver packages. Over the next three months, trained employees will operate the trikes on some downtown routes.
Read moreCanada Post recognized among Best 50 Corporate Citizens
OTTAWA – Canada Post is pleased to have been named in Corporate Knights’ 2021 list of Best 50 Corporate Citizens, recognizing the Crown corporation’s social and sustainability leadership.
Read moreNew stamps celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bluenose
LUNENBURG, N.S. – Canada Post is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the launch of Bluenose, the Nova Scotian schooner known as the Queen of the North Atlantic, with two new stamps.
Read more2021 Canada Post Annual Public Meeting
OTTAWA – Canada Post will hold its 16th Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2021, via a live webcast that starts at 1:30 pm ET.
Read moreCanada Post honours the Rt. Hon. John Turner with new stamp
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Canada Post unveiled a new stamp today to celebrate and honour the life of the Right Honourable John Napier Wyndham Turner (1929-2020), whose passion for public service had a lasting impact on Canada.
Read moreCanada Post releases comprehensive 2020 Sustainability Report
OTTAWA – Canada Post today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive portrait of its progress in and commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. In sharing its strategies and results, Canada Post recognizes that the strength of its relationship with Canadians is shaped by more than delivery.
Read moreCanada Post launches its Accessibility Strategy
OTTAWA – As Canadians celebrate National AccessAbility Week, Canada Post is proud to take a major step in creating a more inclusive and accessible country for people living with disabilities.
Read moreCanada Post informs 44 large business customers of supplier data breach involving shipping information
OTTAWA – Canada Post has informed 44 of its large business customers of a data breach caused by a malware attack on one of our suppliers, Commport Communications. The supplier notified Canada Post late last week (on May 19) that manifest data held in their systems, which was associated with some Canada Post customers, had been compromised.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $77-million loss before tax in first quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $77 million in the first quarter of 2021, as higher operating costs and revenue declines in Transaction Mail and Direct Marketing exceeded the significant growth in Parcels revenue.
Read more2021 Canada Post Annual Public Meeting
Canada Post will hold its 16th Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2021, via a live webcast that starts at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Read moreCanada Post segment posts $779-million loss for 2020
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $779 million in 2020, even while delivering record-high Domestic Parcels volumes. The postal service had reported a year-to-date $709 million loss before tax in the third quarter of 2020.
Read moreCanada Post applauds illustrious careers of two ballet legends
OTTAWA – Canadian ballet legends Karen Kain and Fernand Nault take centre stage as the subjects of two commemorative stamps Canada Post issued today.
Read moreEye-catching Eid stamp issued to mark Islamic celebrations
TORONTO – Canada Post joins more than a million Muslims in Canada and many others around the world in celebrating the festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha with the release of an eye-catching Eid stamp. The issue is the third in an ongoing series celebrating the two important Islamic holidays, which begin this year around May 12 and July 9, respectively, and can last for several days.
Read moreStamp marks 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin
TORONTO Ontario Canada Post released a stamp today that marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin in a Department of Physiology laboratory at the University of Toronto, one of the worlds most important medical breakthroughs.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the JUNO Awards golden anniversary
TORONTO The JUNO Awards turn 50 this year, and Canada Post is celebrating this golden anniversary with a new commemorative stamp.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children accepting grant applications
OTTAWA – The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is accepting applications for 2021 grants. A total of $1.17 million is available for charities, school programs and groups that serve the needs of children and youth (up to age 21). Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern), and are open to national and grassroots local organizations across the country.
Read moreStamps showcase crabapple blossoms with Canadian origins
OTTAWA – Today, Canada Post released the latest in its popular flower series, a two-stamp issue showcasing the blossoms of crabapple tree cultivars with a Canadian distinction, the Malus 'Rosseau' and Malus 'Maybride'.
Read moreCanada Post sends every household a free, prepaid postcard
OTTAWA – While we keep our distance to fight the spread of COVID-19, staying connected with friends and loved ones is harder than ever. To help Canadians stay in touch now, when it matters so much, Canada Post will deliver approximately 13.5 million postcards, one to every residential address in the country.
Read moreProcessing at Gateway facility in Mississauga returns to normal
Processing has now returned to normal at our Gateway facility in Mississauga, Ont. We have been operating our full schedule since Sunday, February 7, when shift 3 employees at Gateway East safely returned to work.
Read moreSnow mammals that turn white in winter featured on new stamps
SNOW LAKE, MANITOBA – The beauty and diversity of Canada's wildlife take centre stage in a new set of stamps issued today by Canada Post. Snow Mammals features five animals found in Canada that are uniquely adapted to surviving in our snowy climate because their otherwise dark coats turn white in winter.
Read moreCanada Post announces recipients of the 2020 Awards for Indigenous Students
OTTAWA – Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Awards for Indigenous Students. The Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students were created in 2004 to celebrate the hard work and determination of individuals of Indigenous heritage who’ve embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. The awards are granted annually to select applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $2,000 in recognition of their efforts.
Read moreEarly communities honoured in 13th Black History Month series
SAINT JOHN, NB and ATHABASCA, AB – The challenges faced by two waves of Black immigrants from the United States in the early 19th and early 20th centuries come to light in a pair of stamps issued this month by Canada Post. These stamps – the 13th issue in our Black History Month series – celebrate the hope and perseverance of the Black pioneers who founded Willow Grove, New Brunswick, and Amber Valley, Alberta.
Read moreShipping delays may occur as one shift temporarily closes at Gateway processing facility in Mississauga
Since the pandemic began, Canada Post has followed the guidance of public health authorities and made the safety of our employees and customers our top priority.
Read moreA record-setting end to an unprecedented year provides Canada Post with key learnings for 2021 and beyond
At Canada Post, we believe the rapid and sustained shift to online shopping created a tipping point that will have a profound impact on the Canadian economy, especially as we build back from COVID-19.
Read moreFestive Lunar New Year series wraps up with a flourish
OTTAWA – As spectacular as the celebration itself, a special set of Lunar New Year stamps was issued today, ushering in the Year of the Ox with a retrospective collection of all 24 colourful stamp designs from the past 12 years.
Read moreCanada Post holds stamp prices at 2020 levels, while minimizing impact of other price changes
As Canadians continue to connect through the postal system, Canada Post will maintain stamp prices at 2020 levels through 2021. That means the price of a stamp for a letter mailed within Canada and weighing less than 30 g will remain at $0.92 when purchased as part of a booklet, coil or pane, and $1.07 when purchased individually. Stamp prices for letters, cards and postcards sent to the U.S. and other international destinations will also remain the same.
Read moreCanada Post seeing unprecedented demand for shipping, supplies and stamps at the post office as Canadians connect through the mail this holiday season
Canada Post is experiencing an unprecedented number of transactions at post offices across the country as Canadians look to safely connect with loved ones through the mail this holiday season.
Read moreCanada Post begins countdown to Christmas as holiday parcel volumes ramp up
In the final days before the calendar turned to December, Canada Post delivered almost 3 million parcels across the country. That includes approximately 2.1 million parcels delivered on Monday, November 30, 2020 after a weekend with approximately 800 thousand parcel deliveries. As Canada's parcel delivery leader, we've fully implemented plans to scale up and stay safe while responding to the expected heavy holiday parcel volumes.
Read moreCanadians encouraged to mail letters to Santa this week to guarantee a reply before Christmas
Canada Post is reminding Canadians to mail their letters to Santa this week to ensure they receive a reply before Christmas.
Read moreMasks or face coverings are now mandatory at all Canada Post facilities across the country
Canada Post has implemented a mandatory mask or face covering policy at all its facilities across the country. This is a national policy which applies to all employees, visitors and customers.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $265-million loss before tax in third quarter
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $265 million in the third quarter of 2020, as declines in Transaction Mail and Direct Marketing revenue and higher costs had a significant impact on earnings. Parcels revenue continued to grow in the quarter, but it was not enough to offset these contributing factors.
Read moreCanada Post introduces Indigenous and Northern Reconciliation Strategy
Canada Post today announced a strategy to renew its long-standing relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit people and Northern communities.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation announces recipients of $1.3 million in grants that will help children across the country
The Canada Post Community Foundation today announced that 118 organizations across the country will receive $1.3 million in total grants for projects that will have a positive impact on Canadian children and youth.
Read moreHappy Hanukkah from Canada Post
Today, Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp to mark Hanukkah – the Jewish Festival of Lights. The eight-day celebration begins at nightfall on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, this year December 10. The stamp is available in advance, so Canadians can use it to send holiday greetings.
Read moreCentennials of insulin’s discovery, launch of the legendary Bluenose are among subjects honoured in Canada’s 2021 stamp program
The stories behind some of Canada’s most historic milestones, significant achievements, iconic artists and natural wonders will come to life in the 2021 stamp program.
Read moreCanada Post kicks off the holiday season with release of 2020 stamps
An annual holiday tradition since 1964, Canada Post has released new stamp issues to help Canadians make their cards and letters more festive.
Read moreDepartment of National Defence recognizes Canada Post’s Mail to the Troops program
On Thursday, the Royal Canadian Logistics Service of the Canadian Armed Forces, recognized Canada Post’s Mail to the Troops program, in operation for the past 15 years, as well as routine support of Canadian Forces Postal Service, awarding Canada Post a commendation.
Read moreCanada Post salutes country’s unofficial first woman battlefield artist
OTTAWA – Today Canada Post released a new stamp issue featuring Mary Riter Hamilton’s Trenches on the Somme (1919) in honour of the painter, who was unofficially Canada’s first woman battlefield artist.
Read moreCanada Post asks Canadians to shop early this holiday season
Canada Post has released a new video message to Canadians, asking them to please shop early this holiday season.
Read moreColourful new stamp captures joyous spirit of Diwali
TORONTO - Canada Post issued today a new commemorative stamp to mark Diwali - a joyous festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other communities around the world. In 2020, Diwali falls on November 14, with festivities continuing for five days.
Read moreCanada Post preparing to safely deliver this holiday season with significant parcel volumes expected
In a year where Canadians shifted much of their shopping online in response to COVID-19, Canada Post is planning for a Christmas season like no other. The rapid escalation in demand for parcel delivery is expected to continue into the holiday season and beyond as more Canadians plan to do their shopping online.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation to issue $1.3 million in grants to better the lives of children in 2020
OTTAWA – The Canada Post Community Foundation today announced that approximately $1.3 million was raised for grants to groups that help children in communities across Canada.
Read moreSecond case of COVID-19 confirmed at Canada Post’s Streetsville Post Office, Mississauga
On Wednesday, September 16, Canada Post was notified that an employee tested positive for COVID-19 at the Streetsville Post Office, at 224 Queen Street South, Mississauga. This employee’s last day of work was Friday, September 11.
Read moreNew stamps honour groundbreaking contributions to medicine
Today, Canada Post issued a set of five commemorative stamps celebrating six groundbreaking physicians and researchers: Drs. Bruce Chown, Julio Montaner, Balfour Mount, M. Vera Peters, James Till and Ernest McCulloch. Their contributions to the fields of pediatric pathology, HIV/AIDS, palliative care, oncology and stem cell science changed the practice of medicine in Canada and around the world.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $378-million loss before tax in second quarter
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $378 million in the second quarter of 2020. This increased loss was largely due to the significant impact COVID-19 had on revenue and costs, combined with the added costs stemming from the June 2020 arbitrator’s ruling. The ruling resulted in new collective agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).
Read more2020 Canada Post Annual Public Meeting
Canada Post will hold its 15th Annual Public Meeting in September. In the past, we have held this event in cities across Canada, but in the interest of safety during COVID-19, this year’s event will be a live webcast only.
Read moreCanada Post launches contest to showcase small businesses
To continue operating during COVID-19, small businesses across Canada were forced to transform. Canada Post is launching the Small Business Tales of Triumph Contest to celebrate those local, small businesses that adapted to extraordinary times in extraordinary ways.
Read moreService levels improving as Canada Post enters next phase in safely serving the needs of Canadians
With COVID-related restrictions easing across the country, businesses are reopening and fewer Canadians are at home during the day. As a result, we are entering a new phase in our efforts to ensure the safety of our people and our customers while providing an essential service. These efforts will involve carefully phasing out some of the changes we made, while modifying or keeping other changes.
Read more2020 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards cancelled
As a result of COVID-19, the 2020 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards are cancelled.
Read moreParcel delays to continue as Canada Post delivers at record levels
Canadians should anticipate parcel delays for the foreseeable future, even as Canada Post delivers at record levels. As Canadians continue to ramp up and diversify their online shopping, Canada Post is responding to unprecedented parcel volumes while maintaining important physical distancing measures in all our facilities. Processing record parcel volumes in plants that were never designed to keep people two metres apart takes more time.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $66-million loss before tax in first quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $66 million in the first quarter of 2020, as continued growth in Parcels revenue and volumes was not enough to offset increased costs. Ongoing declines in Transaction Mail and Direct Marketing also contributed to the loss.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates a century of radio broadcasting in Canada
OTTAWA - Today, Canada Post issued a pair of stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the first scheduled radio broadcast in Canada, an event that quickly changed the way Canadians experienced news and entertainment – at home and away.
Read moreCanada Post segment posts $153 million loss for 2019
Canada Post is reporting a loss before tax of $153 million for 2019. While it remains the country’s leader in e-commerce delivery, its Parcels business grew at a slower pace in 2019 as the competition in e-commerce delivery intensified.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates centennial of Group of Seven's first exhibition
OTTAWA – One hundred years ago tomorrow, Canadian art enthusiasts got their first look at paintings from what would become Canada’s best-known school of art — the Group of Seven. Canada Post is celebrating this significant anniversary with a stamp issue featuring works by the Group’s seven founding members.
Read moreCanada Post honours the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
OTTAWA – Canada Post unveiled two stamps honouring every Canadian who served overseas and on the home front to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), when Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces, ending the Second World War in Europe.
Read moreEid Mubarak! New stamp heralds coming of two Islamic festivals
Today, Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp to mark Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. The events, which begin this year on May 23 and July 30, respectively, are celebrated by more than one million Muslims in Canada.
Read moreChristmas-level parcel volumes resulting in delays as Canada Post continues to deliver
OTTAWA – With many Canadians isolating at home and shopping more online, Canada Post is now processing and delivering parcels at levels only experienced during the busiest weeks of the Christmas season. We are working hard to respond in a responsible manner, putting the safety of our people, and the communities we serve, first.
Read moreUpdate on our service and commitment to safety
Canada Post is proud to continue providing an essential service to Canadians as everyone does their part to stop the spread of the virus. Our top priority from the start has been to ensure we are doing everything possible to keep our people, and the communities we serve, safe. That has meant implementing significant changes right across our operations, following the guidance of national and local public health authorities.
Read moreA reminder from Canada Post
As we continue to serve Canadians across the country during this challenging time, we are also seeking your assistance to help keep our employees safe.
Read moreImportant Changes to Canada’s Postal Service
Canada Post understands the important role the postal service plays and is committed to serving Canadians while taking action to keep our people and our communities safe. To do so effectively in these challenging times, we will continue to review and quickly adapt our approach with health and safety as our primary goal.
Read moreAn update from Doug Ettinger on Canada Post’s response to COVID-19
To say we are living in a time of unprecedented change has become an understatement in just the last few days. It’s an anxious time for all Canadians as the way we interact, work, shop and do almost everything else has been dramatically altered.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children accepting grant applications
The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is accepting applications for 2020 grants. $1.3 million is available for charities, school programs and groups that serve the needs of young people. Applications are available until April 2, and are open to national and grassroots local organizations across the country.
Read moreCanada Post cultivates thoughts of spring with dahlia stamps
Just in time to comfort the winter weary, Canada Post has released its annual flower stamp issue. This year’s offering features the colourful dahlia, a familiar standby for many Canadian gardeners.
Read moreBlack History Month stamp celebrates little-known hockey history
Canada Post today unveiled a stamp honouring the Colored Hockey Championship and the all-Black hockey teams in the Maritimes that competed for it between 1895 and the early 1930s.
Read moreHappy Lunar New Year! Canada Post celebrates Year of the Rat
Canada Post has issued two stamps celebrating the Year of the Rat – representing the first year in the Lunar New Year cycle and the final issue in a second 12-year series honouring the annual festival.
Read moreFrom Far and Wide: New stamps showcase nine more must-see sites
Canada Post has released the third set of stamps in its From Far and Wide series. Continuing the theme of the 2018 and 2019 issues, the latest edition presents stamps featuring more of Canada’s most breathtaking vistas, released to transport mail to places near and far — and send one’s sense of wanderlust soaring.
Read morePrice of a domestic stamp rises to 92 cents from 90 cents
Postage rates rise on January 13, with the price for stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane for domestic Lettermail™ TM items weighing 30 grams or less increasing to $0.92, up from $0.90. The price of a single domestic stamp will increase to $1.07, up from $1.05.
Read moreRecord deliveries continue as Canada Post prepares for last-minute online shoppers
There is still plenty of time to shop online as Canada Post’s holiday delivery plans are in full effect, helping us to deliver a record 3.2 million parcels over this past weekend and on Monday. On Monday (December 9) we delivered 2.2 million parcels, combined with the 960,000 we delivered over the weekend which were both new highs. We expect to deliver an average of 1.7 million parcels a day between now and Christmas.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $135-million loss before tax in third quarter
OTTAWA – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $135 million in the third quarter of 2019, as ongoing declines in mail volumes were only partially offset by Parcels volume growth.
Read moreStatement – Magi Stamp
Canada Post has issued a recall of The Magi Holiday domestic stamp booklets of 12 as we have detected that some of them may be defective. We apologize for this error and are working to reprint and restock the item and expect to have replacement booklets available for sale online on Friday, November 22 and in stores early the week of November 25.
Read moreCanada Post wishes Canadians “Hanukkah Same’ah” with new stamp
Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of Kislev, the third month of the Jewish calendar year, and lasts for eight days. In 2019, the festival occurs from nightfall on December 22 until nightfall on December 30. Canada Post is issuing this stamp today, well in advance of the celebration, so that Canadians can make their Hanukkah cards and other mail more festive.
Read moreStamp marks 150th anniversary of the historic Red River Resistance
Canada Post today issued a stamp marking the 150th anniversary of the Red River Resistance of 1869-70. It was a turbulent time when Métis rights were asserted, leading to negotiations that shaped the creation of Manitoba as a province.
Read moreContinuing the tradition of making mail merrier
For more than five decades, Canadians have enjoyed the opportunity to dress up their December holiday mail with festive stamps.
Read moreCanada Post is resetting passwords for online accounts
Canada Post is resetting passwords for all online customer accounts, starting on October 16, 2019.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation issues grants of $1.2 million to better the lives of children
The Canada Post Community Foundation today announced approximately $1.2 million in grants to 118 groups that help children in communities across Canada, as new stamps went on sale to help raise funds for next year’s grants.
Read moreCanada Post pays tribute to the masterful Leonard Cohen
Canada Post today unveiled three stamps honouring Leonard Cohen, whose songs over a five-decade career distilled the desire and pain of romantic love and explored the darkness and light of the human experience.
Read moreEight incredible brands honoured at the 2019 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards, chosen from 33 stellar finalists and hundreds of entrants. The eight winning businesses, who are pushing through barriers and transforming e-commerce in Canada, will each receive up to $150,000 in free shipping and direct marketing prizes.
Read more2020 Canadian stamps will tell stories of the Group of Seven, medical groundbreakers and V-E Day's 75th anniversary
The stories behind some of Canada's most historic moments, awe-inspiring achievements, artistic icons and medical visionaries will come to life in the 2020 stamp program.
Read moreJoint Statement
Canada Post and its bargaining agents recognize that the postal service built to serve all Canadians also has a considerable environmental impact. Together, they acknowledge a shared interest and responsibility to reduce Canada Post’s environmental footprint.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $50-million loss before tax in second quarter
The Canada Post segment recorded a loss before tax of $50 million for the second quarter of 2019, as continuing declines in mail volumes were offset by parcels volumes growth that was more modest than the significant growth rates of a year ago.
Read moreFinalists announced for the 2019 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Chosen from hundreds of submissions, these Canadian retailers range from large, familiar brands to owner-operated start-ups. Representing various industries, including electronics, apparel, housewares, sporting goods, food and more, each company is a standout in e-commerce.
Read moreFace to face with four of Canada's most formidable predators
Canada Post has released a new set of stamps featuring extreme close-ups of four bears found in the Canadian wilderness: the polar bear, grizzly bear, American black bear and Kermode bear
Read moreApollo 11 stamps celebrate first moon landing – and the significant Canadian contributions to the mission
Canada Post today issued two commemorative stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission that landed humans on the moon for the first time - and the Canadians who helped make it possible.
Read moreMoneyGram announces new flat fee pricing in partnership with Canada Post
MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, and Canada Post, a trusted partner for over 15 years, have introduced flat fee pricing for money transfers.
Read moreQuaint but no longer common, covered bridges still dot our countryside - and five historic ones now adorn stamps
Built in a bygone era as vital transportation links spanning rivers, covered bridges are now also portals that invite the imagination back to the age of steam locomotives and horse-drawn buggies.
Read moreCanada Post proposes new postage rates for 2020
Canada Post is proposing to increase postage rates in 2020 by two cents for a domestic LettermailTM item of 30 grams or less. For stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, the rate would become $0.92 per stamp, up from the current rate of $0.90. Buying a single domestic stamp for the same item would cost $1.07, up from the current rate of $1.05. These rate changes would take effect on January 13, 2020.
Read moreMoneyGram and Canada Post Introduce a New Digital Money Transfer Service
MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) a global provider of innovative money transfer services, has announced a new digital money transfer service with Canada Post, enabling money transfer consumers to start a transaction online and conveniently complete it at select Canada Post locations.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $23 million profit before tax in first quarter
Canada Post recorded a profit before tax of $23 million in the first quarter of 2019, as growth in its Parcels business continued, but only moderately due to the continued impact from major customers making other delivery arrangements last fall and into 2019.
Read moreNew stamps call attention to plight of endangered turtles
Canada Post today released stamps featuring two species of endangered turtles.
Read moreCanada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards open for applications
Now in their eighth year, the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards celebrate Canadian businesses of all sizes, from every corner of the country.
Read moreCanada Post announces recipients of the 2018 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards
Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards. The awards recognize the commitment made by Canadians of Indigenous heritage who have chosen to return to school after an absence from formal education.
Read moreCanada Post's newest stamp honours the Vancouver Asahi
Canada Post today released a stamp that honours an amateur Japanese-Canadian baseball team that helped remove racial barriers through sport.
Read moreCanada Post segment posts $270 million loss for 2018
Canada Post is reporting a loss before tax of $270 million for 2018. Three main non-recurring items factor into the result: the $280 million cost of resolving pay equity and the estimated $135 million net impact of the labour disruption in the fall, partially offset by a $48 million gain after an actuarial update to workers compensation liabilities.
Read moreCanada Post makes sending and receiving mail even sweeter
Here's a tasty fact: traditional Canadian desserts offer more than a scrumptious end to a meal. Behind many sweet treats is lore about Canada's history, such as a pie made from the berries that once helped Indigenous communities survive long prairie winters to the tarte au sucre that reminded colonists in New France of their former homeland.
Read moreCanadians in Flight stamp issue honours pilots, designers and aircraft that made aviation history
Canada Post will issue five stamps that celebrate legendary examples of Canadian ingenuity, technological prowess and courage in civilian and military aviation.
Read moreCanada Post’s role in helping law enforcement fight opioids
The growing and devastating toll that illicit opioid use is taking on Canadians and communities is shocking. No responsible person or organization wants anything to do with the distribution of these deadly substances.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children accepting grant applications
The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is accepting applications for 2019 grants. More than $1.15 million is available for charities, school programs and groups that serve the needs of young people. Applications are available until April 5, and are open to national and grassroots local organizations across the country.
Read moreNew Canada Post President and CEO appointed
Jessica McDonald, Chair of the Board of Directors of Canada Post, is pleased with the appointment of Doug Ettinger as President and CEO of Canada Post. The announcement was made earlier today by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility. His appointment is effective Monday, March 4, 2019.
Read moreCanada Post sweetens Valentine's Day with new flower issue
With so many of Canada Post’s annual flower stamps found on wedding stationery, it seems fitting that this year’s featured flower has had a long association with love and romance.
Read moreCanada Post issues stamp honouring postal pioneer
Canada Post issues a stamp honouring Albert Jackson, thought to be the first Black letter carrier in Canada. Jackson earned his appointment to the civil service in 1882, but faced racism from his colleagues, media and members of the public as he pursued what ultimately turned out to be a successful 36-year career with the postal service.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the Year of the Pig
Canada Post rings in the Lunar New Year with a two-stamp issue on January 18, the 11th in its current 12-year series. In honour of the Year of the Pig, the stamps feature Zhu Bajie, or Pigsy, a character from the celebrated 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Read moreFrom Far and Wide returns: nine more stamps celebrating coast-to-coast-to-coast splendor
Canada Post has issued the second set of stamps in the multiyear From Far and Wide series — its name inspired by a line in the lyrics of “O Canada” — that promises to take Canadians on an armchair journey to some of the most breathtaking and memorable must-see locations.
Read moreCanada Post issues new stamp for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Canada Post issued a new stamp paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, bearing a 2017 photo of the Queen taken in Portsmouth, England, by Chris Jackson.
Read morePrice of a domestic stamp rises to 90 cents from 85 cents
Postage rates rise on January 14, with the price for stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane for domestic Lettermail&8482; items weighing 30 grams or less increasing to $0.90, up from $0.85. The price of a single domestic stamp will increase to $1.05, up from $1.00.
Read moreCanada Post provides update on holiday delivery service
We understand the important role Canada Post plays in delivering the holidays for Canadians, and in supporting Canadian online retailers to be successful, especially at this time of year. We are processing and delivering mail and parcels across the country and have taken every extra effort to get caught up as quickly as possible.
Read moreCanada Post provides update on holiday delivery service
We understand the important role Canada Post plays in delivering the holidays for Canadians, and in supporting Canadian online retailers to be successful, especially at this time of year.
Read moreCanadians in Flight, Vancouver's Asahi baseball team and Canada's first Black letter carrier are among highlights of the 2019 stamp program
Aviation trailblazers, Japanese-Canadian athletes who triumphed on the ball diamond but were interned during the Second World War, and the 150th anniversary of the Red River Resistance are all on next year's stamps.
Read moreCanada Post provides update on holiday delivery service
We understand the important role Canada Post plays in delivering the holidays for Canadians, and in supporting Canadian online retailers to be successful, especially at this time of year. While significant and uneven backlogs continue to pose a challenge, we are processing and delivering mail and parcels across the country and have taken every extra effort to get caught up as quickly as possible.
Read moreCanada Post provides holiday delivery service update
We understand the important role Canada Post plays in delivering the holidays for Canadians, and in supporting Canadian online retailers to be successful, especially at this time of year. While significant and uneven backlogs continue to pose a challenge, we are processing and delivering mail and parcels across the country and have taken every extra effort to get caught up as quickly as possible.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $94-million loss before tax in third quarter
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $94 million for the third quarter of 2018, mainly due to the costs of implementing the final pay equity ruling, which will adjust how much delivery employees in suburban and rural Canada (RSMC) are paid.
Read moreCanada Post proposes last-ditch effort to deliver the holidays by introducing a cooling-off period
OTTAWA - With no deal emerging from the weekend's efforts, Canada Post is focusing on saving the holiday season deliveries that are so critical for retailers, charities and Canadians.
Read moreCUPW strikes continue in Kelowna, Edmonton and Saint John
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continues strike activity in Kelowna, B.C., in Edmonton, Alta., and in Saint John, N.B.
Read moreCUPW shuts down most of Manitoba, continues strikes in Edmonton, Ontario and New Brunswick
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strikes on Friday in the main cities of Manitoba: Winnipeg (except the processing plant), Brandon, Portage la Prairie, The Pas, Dauphin, Flin Flon and Thompson. Strikes also started Friday in Edmonton, Alta. and in Port Hope, Orangeville and Markham, Ont. Strikes also continue in Moncton and Saint John, N.B., and in one letter carrier depot in downtown Toronto.
Read moreCUPW strikes return to Kelowna, continue in Edmonton, Victoria and across Manitoba
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strikes on Friday in Kelowna, as well as in the main cities of Manitoba: Winnipeg (except the processing plant), Brandon, Portage la Prairie, The Pas, Dauphin, Flin Flon and Thompson. Strikes also continue in Saint John, N.B., Edmonton, Alta. and Victoria, B.C.
Read moreCanada Post tables significant offer to quickly resolve negotiations and clear backlogs with holiday rush coming
OTTAWA – Canada Post has tabled a significant offer with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to bring resolution to negotiations as union strikes have created an urgent situation that could significantly impact Canadians and the Canadian retail economy this holiday season.
Read moreCUPW begins fourth week of strikes by closing two major processing centres, causing further backlogs and delays
Despite lengthy discussions and continued proposals by Canada Post to respond to the union’s demands through three rounds of mediation, we are still no closer to a deal.
Read moreCUPW shuts down Toronto and a Scarborough distribution centre
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strikes this morning in Toronto and at the York Distribution Centre in Scarborough, Ont.
Read moreCUPW’s strikes return to Vancouver impacting a major Canada Post processing centre
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has resumed rotating strikes at a major processing centre in Vancouver. CUPW has also begun job action in Whitehorse, Yukon, and in Creston, Elk Valley, Golden, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Kitimat, Powell River, Prince Rupert, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Smithers, Sunshine Coast and Terrace, B.C.
Read moreCUPW strikes hit 10 more communities across Ontario
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has begun job action this morning in Hawkesbury, Alexandria, Napanee, Collingwood, Muskoka, Pembroke, Hearst, Englehart, New Liskeard and Kirkland Lake, Ont.
Read moreCUPW begins job action in Nova Scotia, Chaudière-Appalaches, ends strikes in Quebec City region, New Brunswick and at Toronto processing facilities
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has begun job action in Thetford Mines, Que., and in Truro, New Glasgow, Pictou, Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury, Breton, Sydney, Annapolis Valley, Bridgewater, Liverpool, Cumberland and Yarmouth, in Nova Scotia. Rotating strikes continue in Belleville, Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston, Lindsay and Newmarket, Ont.
Read moreCUPW begins new strikes in British Columbia and Ontario while strikes continue in Nova Scotia and Quebec
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has begun job action in Cranbrook, Kamloops, Penticton, Quesnel, Vernon and Williams Lake, B.C., and in Brantford, Oshawa, Guelph, Midland, Orillia and Parry Sound, Ont.
Read moreIn addition to Toronto, CUPW starts strikes in Quebec City, New Brunswick and more Ontario areas
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has started strikes in Quebec City, Que., Fredericton, St. Stephen, Woodstock, Miramichi, Acadie Bathurst, Campbellton and Edmunston, N.B., and Chatham, Clinton, Georgetown, Milton, Orangeville, Port Hope, Stratford, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Wingham and Woodstock, Ont.
Read moreCUPW expands strikes in Ontario and Quebec as the number of communities affected since the beginning of job action passes the 100 mark
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Newmarket, Sarnia, Amherstburg, Delhi, St. Thomas and Owen Sound, Ont. and in Rouyn-Noranda, Val d’Or, La Sarre and Hautes-Laurentides, Quebec. Since October 22, CUPW’s rotating strikes have now shut down Canada Post’s operations in more than 100 communities across the country.
Read moreCUPW hits Toronto again with rotating strikes, further impacting parcel delivery
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have hit Canada’s largest processing centre in Toronto for a second time in three weeks. Since October 22, CUPW’s rotating strikes have now shut down Canada Post’s operations in more than 100 communities across the country. The union continues to escalate their strike activity, adding more communities each day and shutting down major processing centres for extended periods.
Read moreCUPW conducts further strike action by shutting down major Alberta cities as service impacts continue
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Read moreCUPW conducts further strike action by shutting down parts of Central and Western Ontario as service impacts continue
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Barrie, Simcoe, St. Catharines, Welland, Guelph, Fort Erie and Brantford, Ont. Since October 22, CUPW’s rotating strikes have now shut down Canada Post’s operations in more than 70 communities across the country.
Read moreCanada Post names Accessibility Advisory Panel to improve access to delivery services for persons with disabilities, seniors
Canada Post today announced a panel of advocates and experts created to offer ongoing input and a forum for dialogue to help make its delivery services more accessible to persons with disabilities and to seniors.
Read moreCUPW targets additional cities in Ontario and Quebec, returns in Newfoundland and Labrador
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Pickering, Ont., Saguenay Lac St-Jean and Mont-Joli in Quebec. Since October 22, CUPW’s rotating strikes have now shut down Canada Post’s operations in more than 90 communities across the country.
Read moreCUPW conducts further strike action in Grande Prairie, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins and Bois-Francs as service impacts continue
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Grande Prairie, Alta., Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins, Ont. and the Bois-Francs region of Quebec.
Read moreCUPW conducts further strike action by shutting down St. John's and Kitchener-Waterloo as service impacts continue
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in St. John's, N.L., and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.
Read moreCUPW conducts further strike action by shutting down Regina, Hamilton, North Bay, Outaouais and Mauricie as service impacts continue
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Regina, Sask., Hamilton and North Bay, Ontario and in the Outaouais and Mauricie regions of Quebec.
Read moreCUPW conducts further strike action by shutting down Moncton as service impacts continue
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Moncton, New Brunswick. Since October 22, CUPW’s rotating strikes have now shut down Canada Post’s operations in more than 60 communities across the country.
Read moreCUPW begins rotating strike in Sorel, St-Jean, Valleyfield, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.
While negotiations continue with the help of a special mediator, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Sorel, St-Jean, Valleyfield, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., at 7:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Read moreCUPW begins rotating strike in Charlottetown and Summerside, PEI
OTTAWA - While negotiations continue with the help of a special mediator, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Charlottetown and Summerside, P.E.I., on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 12:01 a.m. local time.
Read moreCUPW strike actions continue in Pickering, Oshawa, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg and Brandon
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue with the help of a special mediator, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began rotating strikes in Pickering, Ont., at 4 a.m.; Oshawa, Ont., at 6 a.m.; Thunder Bay, Ont., at 1 a.m.; and in Brandon, Man., at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 and in Winnipeg, at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 (local times).
Read moreCUPW begins to strike in Montréal, continues strikes in Prince George and Lower Mainland of B.C., Peterborough, Lloydminster, Pickering, Oshawa, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg and Brandon
While negotiations continue with the help of a special mediator, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Montréal at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. Rotating strikes began at 12:00 p.m. local time in Prince George, B.C.; and in several locations of the Lower Mainland in B.C. at 8 a.m. (Maple Ridge, Surrey, Chilliwack, Squamish, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, New Westminster, Mission and Hope and Aldergrove).
Read moreCUPW to continue their strike action in Winnipeg
While negotiations continue with the help of a special mediator, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced it will conduct rotating strikes in Winnipeg, Man., beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 28 (local time).
Read moreCUPW announces rotating strike action in Vancouver; strikes under way in Saint John, Sudbury and Niagara Falls
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced rotating strike action will start in Vancouver at 9 a.m., while strikes began in Saint John, N.B. and Sudbury, Ont., at 12:01 a.m. and in Niagara Falls, Ont., at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 26 (local times).
Read moreCUPW to continue their strike action in Saint John and Sudbury
OTTAWA – While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is continuing their rotating strike action in Saint John, NB and Sudbury, ON. The rotating strike action will begin at 12:01 am, Friday, October 26 in Saint John and Sudbury (local times).
Read moreCUPW are continuing their strike action in Toronto
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will continue their strike action in the Greater Toronto Area for a second day. The union's strike action in Toronto began at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 23.
Read moreStamp marks 100th anniversary of Armistice of 1918
Canada Post unveiled a stamp today that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War, a conflict that irrevocably changed Canada and its status on the world stage.
Read moreCUPW to continue their strike action in Calgary
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is continuing their strike action. The union has stated that rotating strikes will impact Calgary beginning at 6:00 pm local time on Wednesday, October 24th.
Read moreCUPW gives notice of rotating strikes in Toronto & the GTA
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced further strike action. CUPW has given notice that it intends to hold rotating strikes in the Greater Toronto Area, (excluding Scarborough) and most of the 905-region beginning after 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 23.
Read moreCUPW gives notice of rotating strikes in Victoria, Edmonton, Windsor and Halifax
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has decided to initiate strike action. CUPW has given notice that it intends to hold a rotating strike in Victoria, Edmonton, Windsor and Halifax beginning after 12:01 am on Monday, October 22 (local time), and lasting 24 hours. In those areas, mail and parcels will not be delivered or picked up.
Read moreCanadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) files strike notice for next week
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has decided to give Canada Post strike notices, which mean they could commence strike action as early as midnight on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Read moreRocky Mountain bighorn sheep scales high-value stamp
A legendary climber of the Rocky Mountains' sheer crags pauses in a majestic pose on Canada Post's newest large-format, high-value definitive stamp. Valued at $4, the stamp is part of an ongoing Canadian wildlife series.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children grants $1.2 million
Canada Post today announced the names of the 2018 grant recipients of the Canada Post Community Foundation for Children. The Foundation gave a total of $1.2 million to 112 groups from all provinces and territories.
Read moreStatement from Canada Post's Chair of the Board of Directors and Interim President and CEO, Jessica McDonald
I wish to sincerely thank Arbitrator Flynn for providing resolution to the pay equity issue with her thoughtful and detailed ruling. This is an incredibly important ruling for our rural and suburban carriers. Pay equity is a basic human right and therefore pay disparity on the basis of gender is wholly unacceptable for Canada Post.
Read moreEight of Canada's top retailers win at the 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Congratulations to the eight retail brands that were crowned the country's best at the 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards.
Read moreStamp honours police and civilians who support them
Canada Post today unveiled the fifth and final stamp in an Emergency Responders issue that pays tribute to the brave people who protect and assist Canadians and visitors to our country during times of emergency.
Read moreCanada Post honours the country's firefighters with stamp
Canada Post today unveiled a stamp that honours the country's firefighters for saving lives and protecting property and the environment with their skills and courage.
Read moreStamp honours Canada's search and rescue experts
Canada Post today unveiled a stamp that pays tribute to the country's search and rescue experts, and their willingness to spring into action with skill, determination and courage whenever called upon.
Read moreCanada Post honours Canadian Armed Forces as "last line" of help in emergencies
Canada Post today unveiled a stamp that pays tribute to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for their critical role in responding to emergencies across Canada, such as wildfires, floods and ice storms.
Read moreCanada Post stamp honours the country's paramedics
These skilled, highly-trained and compassionate front-line emergency responders provide medical care on the scene and en route to hospital. They respond to natural disasters and emergencies in our communities. They attend virtually any situation – from heart attacks, drug overdoses, trauma events, and incidents involving multiple casualties.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $242-million loss before tax in second quarter
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $242 million for the second quarter of 2018, mainly in recognition of estimated costs associated with adjusting how delivery employees in suburban and rural Canada (RSMC) are paid. In the second quarter, Canada Post remained the country's leading parcel delivery company, and has grown its Parcels revenue year over year in 24 of the last 25 quarters.
Read moreBirds of Canada stamp series ends with homage to plumage
One bears our country's name and migrates in formations that point the way from one passing season to the next. Another, bold and curious, given a name that imitates its song, will perch on your outstretched arm. A third stands as an example of a single population thriving in Canada even though the species is endangered.
Read moreFinalists announced for 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Canada Post is excited to announce the 30 retailers from across the nation that have been named finalists for this year's Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards.
Read moreWeather Wonders stamps feature five stunning images
We talk about it in the elevators and hallways of our work. We monitor it morning, noon and night, dress up for it and plan our days around it. We obsess about it, and are captivated by its beauty and force. The weather – in all its wonder – takes centre stage again in Canada Post's latest stamp issue.
Read moreStamps celebrate sharks in Canadian waters
Experts note that between 400 and 500 shark species inhabit the world’s oceans and waterways. These fish can be less than a foot long or larger than a bus. From fierce hunters that breach waves and ambush prey, to gentle giants known to nudge kayaks and bask with scuba divers, sharks are compelling and often misunderstood.
Read moreAstronomy stamps showcase Milky Way, Northern Lights
Celestial events like meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, comets and asteroids make headlines because they inspire a sense of wonder. Canada Post's latest stamps are sure to do the same. They showcase the majestic splendour of two spectacular phenomena: the Milky Way and the Northern Lights.
Read moreCanada Post proposes new postage rates for 2019
Canada Post is proposing to increase postage rates in 2019. The postage rate for domestic LettermailTM items weighing 30 grams or less when purchased in a booklet, coil or pane would increase to $0.90 from the current rate of $0.85. The price of a single domestic stamp would increase to $1.05 from the current rate of $1.00. The rate change would take effect on January 14, 2019.
Read moreAn update on the arbitrator’s ruling on the question of pay equity
Earlier today, Arbitrator Maureen Flynn released her ruling on the question of pay equity between Canada Post’s rural and suburban mail carriers (who are predominantly female) and urban mail carriers (who are predominantly male).
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $70-million profit before tax in first quarter
Canada Post is reporting a first-quarter profit, driven mostly by robust growth in its Parcels business as it delivers Canadians’ online purchases.
Read moreStamp honours the 100th presentation of the Memorial Cup
Hours before the puck drops to start the 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup Championship tournament, Canada Post lifted the veil on its newest stamp at City Hall, celebrating the storied history of one of the most cherished trophies in sport.
Read moreCanada Post segment posts $74 million profit before tax for 2017 as parcel volumes grow by a record 24.5 per cent
Canada Post is reporting a 2017 profit before tax of $74 million, largely due to unprecedented growth in its parcels business. Most of the Parcels revenue growth of $393 million was from domestic shipments, which speaks to the important role Canada Post plays delivering for online shoppers and retailers across the country.
Read moreBold and beautiful, bee stamps pay tribute to native pollinators
With spring flowers in bloom and summercoming soon, Canada Post unveiled a pair of stamps that are sure to create a buzz– as much for their unique design as for the subject they celebrate.
Read moreCanada Post announces recipients of annual Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards and opens 2018 application period
Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards. The awards recognize the efforts and commitment of Canadians of Aboriginal heritage who have chosen to continue school following an absence from formal education.
Read moreCommemorating the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen
Canada Post's latest stamp features a portrait of then-Princess Elizabeth months before her accession to the throne. The image is part of a series of famous pictures taken by renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1951.
Read moreEye-catching new stamps showcase work of five great Canadian illustrators
Canada Post pays tribute to five talented Canadians whose illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, advertisements, and galleries – and on postage stamps – over the past 50 years in this special issue featuring some of their favourite works.
Read moreCanada Post Board of Directors appoints Jessica McDonald Interim President and CEO
The Canada Post Board of Directors is pleased to advise that Jessica McDonald, Chair of the Board, will be serving as President and Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis. The appointment will start Monday April 2, 2018, following the planned departure of President and CEO, Deepak Chopra, announced last August.
Read moreCanada Post heralds spring with Lotus issue
Canada Post will once again bring some colour and freshness into the lives (and mail) of winter-weary Canadians with its annual flower stamp issue. This year, the focus is on aquatic blooms, with the domestic-rate PermanentTM stamps featuring two varieties of lotus.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates 100th anniversary of The War Amps
Canada Post issued today a commemorative envelope celebrating the 100th anniversary of The War Amps, a widely recognized charitable association dedicated to assisting Canadian amputees. Released early in a year of celebration for the association, the envelope pays tribute to The War Amps and the countless number of Canadians it has helped over the past century.
Read more2018 Black History Month stamps celebrate trailblazers Lincoln M. Alexander and Kathleen (Kay) Livingstone
Canada Post is marking upcoming Black History Month with stamps for 2018 celebrating Lincoln M. Alexander and Kathleen (Kay) Livingstone, two prominent Black Canadians who shattered barriers for visible minorities in Canada. The stamps will be available for purchase at postal outlets and canadapost.ca/blackhistory beginning February 1, the start of Black History Month in Canada.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates Canadian Women in Winter Sports
Weeks before the cauldrons are lit for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in South Korea, Canada Post lifted the veil on stamps that honour some of the most accomplished athletes Canada has known.
Read moreCanada Post welcomes Year of the Dog
Canada Post has released its annual two-stamp issue to mark the Lunar New Year, the 10th in this most recent lunar series. True to the traditional aspects of the celebration, the Year of the Dog stamps incorporate Chinese lanterns as a central design element.
Read moreFrom Far and Wide: New nine-stamp issue showcases Canada's visual splendour
Canada Post has issued the first nine stamps in a multi-year series that captures stunning landscapes across the country through a traveller's view of must-see destinations.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $62-million loss before tax in third quarter
The Canada Post segment lost $62 million before tax in the third quarter, traditionally the postal service's slowest period of the year. Year-to-date, the Canada Post segment is reporting a profit of $13 million before tax heading into the holiday season when millions of Canadians are expected to make an unprecedented number of purchases online.
Read moreCanada Post supports CUPW's requests for mediators
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has asked for the appointment of mediators at the outset of two negotiations with Canada Post. The Corporation supports the requests.
Read moreCUPW files Notices to Bargain with Canada Post
On November 14, 2017, Canada Post received Notices to Bargain from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Notices were filed for both bargaining units covering Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (CUPW-RSMC) and Urban employees (CUPW-Urban).
Read moreCanada Post to release Hanukkah stamp recognizing eight-day Festival of Lights
Canada Post will introduce a stamp recognizing Hanukkah, the Jewish faith's eight-day celebration also known as the Festival of Lights on November 20, 2017.
Read moreLincoln Alexander, Emergency Responders, and Women in Winter Sports among new stamps to be issued in 2018
The 2018 Stamp Program once again sets out to inform, enlighten and entertain Canadians with stamps that tell the stories of the people, places and events that make this country so amazing.
Read moreCanada Post marks the Halifax Explosion with new stamp
Today, Canada Post issued a stamp commemorating the devastating explosion that rocked Halifax on the morning of December 6, 1917, when two ships – one loaded with explosives – collided in the narrows leading to its harbour. Released one month before the 100th anniversary of that fateful day, the issue also salutes the resilience of the Haligonians who rebuilt their city from the ashes.
Read more’Tis the season: Annual Christmas stamps now available
Since 1964, Canadians have counted on Canada Post to dress up their holiday mail with festive stamps heralding the season. Christmas stamps have become a tradition dear to our hearts – and a joyful sign that the holidays are almost upon us. Once again this year, Canadians can make their mail merrier with their choice of stamps bearing either sacred or secular imagery.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the legacy of the Toronto Maple Leafs by releasing fabric stamp to mark the 100th anniversary
For the first time ever, Canada Post has adhered a miniature fabric crest to a stamp – to mark the 100th year anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the most storied teams in the National Hockey League®. The commemorative issue also includes both a booklet of 10 new silver logo stamps and a coil of 50 puck-shaped stamps in Maple Leaf blue.
Read moreHistory of Hockey stamps go on sale in Canada, the U.S.
History of Hockey stamps went on sale in Canada and the United States today after being unveiled at the Belfor Training Center at the Little Caesars Arena complex, which is home to the Detroit Red Wings.
Read moreHistory of Hockey stamps celebrate game with deep roots in Canada and the U.S.
Today, Canada Post and the United States Postal Service (USPS) previewed a joint stamp issue celebrating the countries’ shared love of hockey, a game firmly rooted in the lore of both nations.
Read moreZebra Technologies honoured with 2017 Canada Post E-commerce Innovator's Award
Canada Post has selected Zebra Technologies, the market leader in rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and printers that enable real-time enterprise visibility, as the recipient of its E-commerce Innovator's Award.
Read moreCanadian Hockey Legends stamps immortalize the best ever to don a jersey in the NHL®
Exactly one week before the NHL® drops the puck on the 2017-18 season, Canada Post lifted the veil today on the final instalment of its five-year NHL stamp collection at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children grants more than $1.1 million
Canada Post today announced the 2017 recipients of the Canada Post Foundation for Children grants. Across the country, 103 organizations will share more than $1.1 million.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children unveils fundraising stamps
Canada Post kicks off its annual Community Foundation fundraising campaign today with the launch of two new stamps. From the purchase of every 10-stamp booklet, $1 goes to the Foundation.
Read moreCanada Post and India Post mark Diwali, Festival of Lights
Canada Post and India Post are joining hands to issue stamps that celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, an important annual observance for many Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains in Canada and around the world. The joint stamp issue is a historic first between these postal services and reflects our country’s diversity in the year of Canada 150.
Read moreEmerging companies, major retailers named winners of the 2017 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Eight online retailers were honoured as the best in Canada in their respective categories at the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards, the industry’s premier event.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $31-million profit before tax in second quarter, driven by strong growth in parcels
Strong growth in parcel volumes in the second quarter of 2017 highlights Canada Post’s role in helping Canadian businesses grow through e-commerce. In the second quarter, parcel volumes grew by 10 million pieces or 23.0 per cent compared to the same period in 2016 and Domestic Parcels volumes grew by 7 million pieces or 19.6 per cent.
Read moreEmblematic birds featured in second issue of Birds of Canada stamp series
Canada Post continues its three-year Birds of Canada stamp series with the release of the second issue today. Celebrating the diversity of the country’s avian life, the five-stamp issue features provincial and territorial birds from across the country.
Read moreWork of renowned photographers represents 150 years of Canadian photography, concluding five-year stamp series
Canada Post has chosen five renowned photographers and their work as an overview of the art form over the past 150 years for its fifth and final stamp issue in the Canadian Photography series.
Read moreInspiring video montage captures 10 great Canadian stories
Canada Post today unveiled on canadapost.ca/magazine a fast-paced and touching video that captures the 10 Canada 150 stamps unveiled across the country by prominent Canadians. With this montage, Canadians can share 10 dramatic, emotional stories from the country’s last 50 years with their personal networks.
Read morePayPal and Canada Post Announce Integrated Payment and Shipping Solution
As champions of small businesses, PayPal Canada and Canada Post today announced a new integrated payment and shipping solution for solopreneurs, small businesses and casual sellers. This integration aims to make e-commerce more easily accessible for entrepreneurs and small businesses including 83 per cent of Canadian small and mid-sizes businesses that currently do not sell online*.
Read moreSpirit of the Games: Canada’s Paralympic and Olympic achievements honoured in final two Canada 150 stamps
Canadian Paralympic and Olympic greats unveiled the final two Canada 150 stamps today at a special ceremony honouring Canada’s athletes and the country’s success in hosting the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
Read morePlayers from legendary 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series unveil stamp of unforgettable goal, visit with RCAF’s 17 Wing
Canada Post today unveiled its latest Canada 150 stamp by uniting legendary players who wore this country’s flag as members of Team Canada 1972 with proud Canadians who take the Maple Leaf to the skies as members of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Read more“Our land”: Nunavut becoming a territory celebrated in seventh stamp marking Canada 150
Nunavut’s Premier, its Commissioner and the Speaker of the legislative assembly unveiled a stamp today that commemorates the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1999 and celebrates the people who call it home.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $44-million profit before tax in first quarter on the strength of continued growth in parcels
Canada Post’s focus on innovative, convenient delivery and returns experiences is helping Canadian businesses grow through e-commerce – and maintaining Canada Post’s position as the country’s No. 1 parcel company.
Read moreHope, courage, hero: Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope celebrated in sixth stamp marking Canada 150
Terry Fox’s sister Judith Fox unveiled a stamp today honouring her brother’s remarkable Marathon of Hope in 1980, which inspired Canadians, captivated a country, and launched a lasting legacy across Canada and around the world.
Read moreCanada Post issues Eid stamp to recognize two festivals celebrated by Muslims in Canada and around the world
Canada Post today issued an Eid stamp that recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two of the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims in Canada and worldwide.
Read more8,000 kilometres of connection: the Trans-Canada Highway celebrated in fifth stamp marking Canada 150
Country music star Dean Brody, while on tour, unveiled a stamp today that captures the Trans-Canada Highway, the 8,000-kilometre ribbon of adventures, dreams and memories – and a key economic artery for Canadian business.
Read moreCanada Post’s Formula One stamps honour five legends who together have won 17 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA races
MONTRÉAL – Less than a month before the next race in Montréal, the legendary Sir Jackie Stewart and the first lady of Canadian racing, Joann Villeneuve, helped to unveil stamps featuring five famous drivers who won the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA.
Read moreCanada Post and The 519 unveil stamp commemorating the road to marriage equality
At an event today in downtown Toronto, Canada Post unveiled a stamp commemorating the 2005 passage of the Civil Marriage Act, which made marriage equality the law throughout Canada.
Read moreCanadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen unveils Canadarm stamp at Toronto school
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen was at a Toronto school to unveil a stamp with an image of Canada’s most famous robotics accomplishment – the Canadarm. The stamp commemorates Canada’s achievements in space, science, technology and innovation.
Read moreCharter of Rights and Freedoms, patriation of Constitution are commemorated in new stamp issued by Canada Post
Only a peaceful nation achieves full independence with the stroke of a pen, thousands of citizens erupting in cheers and a band striking up a fanfare – which is how Canada brought its Constitution home.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports a profit before tax in 2016 of $55 million after solid growth in parcels
Canada Post’s commitment to help Canadian businesses grow through e-commerce led to strong growth in the Parcels line of business in 2016.
Read moreAdmiral James T. Kirk and Starfleet’s finest captains materialize on dramatic Canadian Star Trek™ stamps
Canada Post has issued a set of seven Star Trek stamps that celebrate each of Starfleet’s finest leaders, dramatically depicting them with the most cunning of the adversaries they confronted on their voyages.
Read moreWorld-renowned architect Moshe Safdie and Canada Post unveil stamp depicting Habitat 67 complex to celebrate Expo 67
Canada Post and Moshe Safdie, whose revolutionary Habitat 67 modular housing complex earned global accolades as an icon of urban living, today unveiled a stamp with an image of his futuristic structure representing the event for which it was built: Expo 67.
Read moreIn honour of Canada 150, notable Canadians will help unveil stamps celebrating 10 unforgettable moments since 1967
Canada Post has enlisted the help of several distinguished Canadians to unveil 10 special commemorative stamps that celebrate the most significant moments in the life of the country since it proudly marked its Centennial.
Read moreCanada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards open for applications
Now in their sixth year, the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards celebrate retailers large and small, saluting excellence in omni-channel strategy, customer engagement initiatives and community impact.
Read moreNew stamps to be issued with France mark 100th anniversary of Canadian sacrifice and victory in the Battle of Vimy Ridge
On April 8, 2017, Canada Post will issue commemorative stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, an impressive victory in the First World War that was a coming-of-age moment for Canada.
Read moreAre customer returns the next big growth frontier for Canadian E-Commerce retailers?
Canada Post has just released the E-commerce Returns Report, which breaks down new research on consumers’ changing behaviour and expectations of the returns experience.
Read more2016 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards recipients announced
Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards. The awards recognize the efforts and commitment of Canadians of Aboriginal heritage who have chosen to continue school following an absence from formal education. Since 2004, the Awards have recognized more than 200 individuals from across the country.
Read moreCanada Post joins Digital Main Street to support small businesses in Toronto
Canada Post is joining with Digital Main Street (DMS), an organization that helps local businesses and start-ups in Toronto find and implement the technology solutions that can help their companies compete and grow.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children accepting grant applications
The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is accepting applications for 2017 grants. More than $1 million is available for charities, school programs and other groups serving the needs of young people.
Read moreCanada Post “picks” Daisies for 2017
Once again, Canada Post will welcome spring and delight future newlyweds, gardeners and collectors with their annual spring flower issue. This year, the domestic-rate Permanent stamps will focus on two colourful varieties of daisies.
Read moreSeven Currencies, One Cash Passport
February 22, 2017 – TORONTO: Mastercard and Canada Post, with collaboration from Payment Source Inc. and Peoples Trust Company, today announced the launch of Cash Passport, the latest payment solution for smart and simple travel.
Read morePostal Code Targeting allows marketers to target prospects who are most likely to respond to their offers
OTTAWA – Canada Post is introducing an innovative new Smartmail Marketing solution that allows marketers to target at the postal code level by combining existing customer knowledge with address-level data, unlocking the power of the postal code. With Postal Code Targeting, marketers can target prospects whose demographics most closely resemble their best customers.
Read moreCanada Post hosts the Head of India Post and delegation for first-ever visit
Representatives from India Post wrapped up a productive three-day visit to Canada and held bilateral meetings with senior officials from Canada Post.
Read moreChristmas 2016 was a record-breaker for Canada Post
Christmas 2016 was a blockbuster for Canada Post, shattering every previous parcel delivery record.
Read moreCanadian Opera issue sings the praises of Canadian talent
In time for the 2017 opera season, Canada Post has launched five stamps celebrating two significant Canadian-penned operas and three individuals who helped to put modern Canadian opera talent on the world stage.
Read more2017 Black History stamp commemorates Mathieu Da Costa
Canada Post’s annual Black History Month stamp for 2017 will commemorate a historical figure who continues to fascinate and confound scholars.
Read moreStamps showcase five UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Canadians are invited to discover the country’s early historic settlements and to envision the origins of complex organisms on this planet by new stamps depicting UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Read moreCanada Post welcomes Lunar New Year with stamp issue
OTTAWA – Canada Post will greet the Year of the Rooster with a two-stamp issue, the ninth in its most recent series honouring the Lunar New Year. A Permanent™ domestic-rate stamp featuring a rooster image, with its chest proudly puffed out, is paired with an international-rate stamp offering a close-cropped profile view of the rooster’s stately face. Both images are created from lines of gold foil.
Read moreVimy Ridge, the Halifax Explosion and the 100th anniversaries of the NHL® and the Toronto Maple Leafs® are part of Canada Post’s stamp program for 2017
Canada Post will welcome the country's sesquicentennial with a 2017 stamp program that introduces a wealth of new subjects and winds up some long-running series.
Read moreCanada Post Responds to Reports Released by Government Operations and Estimates Committee
Canadians value their postal system and expect it to evolve to meet their changing needs. The reports released today by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates provide valuable input into that process.
Read moreCanada Post segment records $60 million loss before tax in third quarter
The Canada Post segment lost $60 million before tax in the third quarter, when the risk of a work disruption prompted commercial customers to make other arrangements to deliver their parcels and mail.
Read moreCyber Week’s deep discounts, free shipping offers are about to kick holiday shopping into hyper-drive
Canadians are about to fill their online shopping carts like never before, enticed by the roughly 90 per cent of the largest online merchants who offer sales discounts and the one third of the largest merchants who offer free shipping with no restrictions during Cyber Week.
Read moreNew Canada Post retail concept store opens just in time for holiday online shoppers
Canada Post has officially unveiled its latest retail concept store in Vancouver, which boasts many new, innovative features designed for greater customer convenience.
Read moreCanada Post gearing up for letters to Santa
Every year, kids from across the country write to Santa, and every year, Canada Post works hard to make sure those letters reach the North Pole – and that Santa’s replies reach their destination too.
Read moreCanada Post readies for record-breaking holiday volumes
The holidays are here, and with roughly 80 per cent of Canadians now shopping online, it’s poised to be another record-breaking season.
Read moreCanada Post’s Christmas stamps capture the season in playful and traditional images
Canada Post’s Christmas stamps ring in the holiday season with three mirthful images from one of Canada’s most prolific stamp designers and a classic Renaissance rendering of Mary and the baby Jesus.
Read moreCanada Post thanks Canada’s Small Business owners with Free Shipping Tuesdays in October
October is Small Business Month, a time to recognize the hard work and sacrifice of the thousands of small business owners across the country. Their success has a huge impact on the economy and Canada Post is proud to help make their important work a little bit easier.
Read moreThe Canada Post Community Foundation for Children kicks off campaign with fundraising stamps
OTTAWA – Canada Post has launched its annual fundraising campaign to improve the lives of children and youths with the unveiling of two new Community Foundation stamps.
Read moreAnd the 2016 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards winners are…
Nine online retailers were named the best in Canada in their categories at one of the industry’s premier events, the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards. At the sold-out event tonight, the winners were recognized by the judging panel for their excellence in e-commerce, omni-channel strategies and customer engagement.
Read moreNHL Great Canadian Forward stamps celebrate hockey’s legendary goal-scorers and storied leaders
On the eve of the World Cup of Hockey 2016 semi-finals, and less than three weeks before the start of the 2016-17 NHL® Season, Canada Post today unveiled the fourth issue in its five-year NHL stamp series.
Read moreCanada Post partners with Shopify to offer Canadian retailers a seamless online shipping solution
Canada Post, the country’s No. 1 parcel company, today announced a strategic partnership with Shopify, the leading cloud-based, multichannel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. With this new partnership, Shopify merchants are able to purchase shipping labels at up to 40% off the usual Canada Post rates when buying labels through Shopify.
Read moreCanadians to vote their favourite retailer for the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
There are only three days left for Canadians to cast their votes for the Consumer Champion Award.
Read moreCanada Post applauds Task Force report
We are very pleased with the work of the Independent Task Force and the meaningful discussions it will inspire.
Read moreThey’re back! Haunted Canada stamps return with more spine-tingling tales
Don’t give up the ghosts – another fright-filled adventure is yours to enjoy in Canada Post’s latest collection of five Haunted Canada stamps.
Read moreFinalists named in the 2016 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
The finalists for the 5th annual Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards are examples of excellence in e-commerce, customer engagement and omni-channel strategies. The winners will be revealed at a gala event on September 22, hosted by TSN broadcaster James Duthie, and go home with up to $100,000 in free shipping and valuable marketing packages.
Read moreCanada Post launches Birds of Canada stamp series
The common raven, featured in Canada Post’s new Birds of Canada stamp series, has some uncommon traits: it can mimic other birds, improvise tools to obtain food, engage in impressive aerial displays, and has remarkable puzzle-solving skills.
Read moreCanada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers reach two-year agreements
OTTAWA – Canada Post is pleased to have reached tentative short-term agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers. Canadians can now use the postal system with confidence. This is especially important as Canadian businesses large and small are already planning for the upcoming holiday shipping season.
Read moreCanada Post agrees to extend mediation again, by 24 hours
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30.
Read moreCanada Post agrees to extend mediation by 24 hours
OTTAWA – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have been negotiating through the weekend with the help of a special mediator.
Read moreCanada Post segment records $1 million profit before tax in second quarter
Benefitting from savings from its business transformation efforts in the previous year, and on the strength of its Parcels line of business, the Canada Post segment recorded a small profit before tax of $1 million in the second quarter. This essentially break-even result compares to a loss before tax of $31 million in the same period a year ago.
Read moreThe Canadian Union of Postal Workers files 72-hour notices to strike
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has provided Canada Post with 72-hour strike notices. The union will be in a legal position to commence strike action on August 28, 2016.
Read moreCanada Post to host Annual Public Meeting
OTTAWA – On Friday, August 19, 2016, Canada Post will hold its annual public meeting. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn about the company’s performance and growth as well as short- and long-term challenges and plans.
Read moreWith strike mandate set to expire August 25, the union is setting the stage to issue 72-hour strike notice
Following nine months of negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), it is clear that talks have reached an impasse. The postal service must adapt to its new reality as Canadians lead increasingly digital lives.
Read moreArbitrator chooses Canada Post’s proposal in final offer selection process with postmasters association (CPAA)
OTTAWA – Arbitrator Michel G. Picher has accepted Canada Post’s proposal in the final offer selection process to reach a new collective agreement with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA).
Read morePostal service will not be interrupted while talks continue
Earlier today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, encouraged both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond the lockout notice.
Read moreCanada Post agrees to 30-day extension followed by binding arbitration
Canada Post has informed the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that what our employees and our customers need is long-term certainty in the postal system.
Read moreCanada Post Prepared to Submit to Binding Arbitration to Resolve Impasse at Negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC)
On Wednesday, July 6, 2016, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, asked both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC) to submit to binding arbitration to resolve the current impasse at negotiations. Canada Post agreed to voluntarily submit to binding arbitration as an opportunity for both parties to reach an acceptable resolution.
Read moreCanada Post takes steps to respond to rapidly deteriorating business situation
OTTAWA – Canada Post has notified the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it will be changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday, July 8, 2016. The uncertainty caused by the prolonged negotiations and the union’s strike mandate is having a negative and escalating impact on the postal service.
Read moreCanada Post informs CUPW that June 25 offers are final
OTTAWA – On June 25, Canada Post tabled global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that were designed to reach settlements without a work disruption. They included modest and manageable wage increases for all employees and no changes to the pension for all employees currently in the plan.
Read moreCanada Post Expresses Disappointment with Response from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)
Canada Post is extremely disappointed with the response from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) at the bargaining tables. Late Friday evening, CUPW tabled offers that would add at least $1 Billion in new costs over the term of a new collective agreement while rejecting the Corporation’s approach to address the long-term issues with the employee pension plan.
Read morePublic Advisory from Canada Post Regarding a Potential Work Disruption
Labour negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue. Talks have been ongoing since late 2015, and the parties are now in the final stretch. No legal work disruption can occur until July 2, 2016. Details of the offers are highlighted in the background section below.
Read moreCanada Post’s innovative FlexDelivery service earns global recognition at World Post & Parcel Awards
Canada Post’s efforts to innovate and offer online shoppers greater convenience have been recognized with a prestigious global award.
Read more2015 Social Responsibility Report shows lost-time injury frequency fell 44% in four years
Canada Post and its employees reduced lost-time injury frequency by 17 per cent in 2015 and by 44 per cent in the last four years, an achievement highlighted in the 2015 Social Responsibility Report released today.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports first-quarter profit before tax of $44 million as parcel business grows
Continuing strength in the Parcels line of business contributed to a $44-million profit before tax for the Canada Post segment in the first quarter of 2016. This compares to a profit before tax of $24 million in the same period a year ago.
Read morePredator or prey? There’s more than meets the eye in Dinos of Canada stamp sequel
The mystery about the prehistoric creatures depicted in Canada Post’s exciting new Dinos of Canada stamp series is whether they are the hunters or the hunted.
Read moreOnline shoppers’ love of free shipping drives behaviour
Canada’s online shoppers love a bargain when it comes to shipping fees, so much so that they will sacrifice fast shipping for free shipping, buy from a competitor who offers free shipping or even delay their purchase because they expect a merchant to offer free shipping soon as part of a promotion.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports profit before tax in 2015 of $63 million
Solid efforts across the organization to improve service and deliver greater convenience for Canadian online shoppers led to unprecedented growth in the Parcels line of business in 2015. This growth contributed to a profit before tax of $63 million for the Canada Post segment in 2015, compared to a profit before tax of $194 million in 2014.
Read moreCanada Post welcomes Government of Canada review of postal service
Canada Post welcomes the review of postal service in Canada announced today by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Judy Foote.
Read moreStar TrekTM 50th anniversary collection ready to warp into the hands of fans and collectors
Stamp collectors and fans of Star Trek will long for a working transporter on May 5, 2016. That way they could beam themselves to the nearest post office and be among the first to take home their favourites from the multi-stamp and collectible issue that pays homage to the original television series.
Read moreCelebration of Canada’s finest photographers continues in latest Canada Post stamp series
Canada Post continues its celebration of Canada’s best photographers of the past 150 years with the release today of the fourth issue of stamps in a five-year series.
Read moreApplications open for Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Applications are open for the fifth annual Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards. Retailers of all sizes and from all across Canada are invited to enter the competition that recognizes and rewards excellence in e-commerce, customer engagement and omni-channel strategies.
Read moreCanada Post files for conciliation
Today, Canada Post advised the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it has filed Notices of Dispute with the Minister of Labour in ongoing negotiations with CUPW-Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC). These notices ask the Minister to appoint a conciliator in each negotiation.
Read moreNew stamp marks centennial of women’s suffrage in Canada
Canada Post today issued a new stamp that pays tribute to the women who fought and won the right to vote 100 years ago in this country.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation accepting grant applications
Starting today, the Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is accepting grant applications until midnight on Monday, April 11.
Read moreFlower series blooms again with set of hydrangea stamps
With spring just around the corner, Canada Post continues its perennially popular flower series with two new stamps featuring the billowy and showy hydrangea cultivars beloved by Canadian gardeners.
Read moreStamp honours Black Canadian unit in First World War
With their country going to war in 1914, Black Canadians stepped forward to join the fight but many were turned away because of racial prejudice.
Read moreRomantics sweet on postmarks from four unique post offices
For thousands of romantics around the world, a post office by any other name would never be as sweet.
Read more2015 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards recipients announced
More than 200 individuals over the last decade recognized for their efforts to continue their education
Read moreNew stamp features British fashion photographer's celebrated portrait capturing Queen's 'very kind eyes'
A black-and-white portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II taken by legendary British fashion photographer David Bailey adorns the latest in a long line of Canadian stamps honouring The Queen.
Read moreMonkey takes centre stage in 12-year Lunar New Year series
Today, Canada Post unveiled the images that will be featured on commemorative stamps celebrating the Year of the Monkey, which begins February 8, 2016 and ends January 27, 2017.
Read more2016 regulated postage stamp rates to remain at current levels
Consumer-facing regulated postage stamp rates will not increase in January 2016.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $13-million loss before tax in the third quarter
Continued growth in the Parcels business helped ease the impact of falling Transaction Mail volumes and higher employee benefit expenses as the Canada Post segment reported a loss before tax of $13 million in the third quarter, ended October 3, 2015.
Read moreTime to write to Santa!
Santa took a brief pause from his workshop in the North Pole this morning to visit patients at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto.
Read moreCanada Post’s 2016 stamp program: exploring the Canadian cultural, historical, and natural landscape
From historic achievements and milestone moments in Canada’s political movement to wild creatures from the past and present, the subjects Canada Post has announced for its 2016 stamp program are unique threads in the nation’s fabric.
Read moreChristmas stamps feature historic nativity-themed painting and a trio of amusing animal portraits
Canada Post combines whimsical holiday Canadiana with a traditional sacred Christmas image in this year’s holiday stamps offering. These beautifully designed stamps will add a special touch of holiday joy to cards and letters sent across the country and beyond.
Read moreCanada Post ready for anticipated record-breaking parcel volume this holiday season
With parcel volumes expected to hit record levels again this year, Canada Post is gearing up for its busiest season in history.
Read moreA drive-thru, a fitting room and self-serve kiosks: with innovative store, Canada Post redefines convenience
Canada Post is taking customer convenience to a new level with the Drive-thru Parcel Centre that officially opened today in Richmond Hill, Ont. Two of its many innovations – a drive-thru for parcel pickup and a fitting room – are the first of their kind in any postal outlet in North America.
Read moreE-commerce continues to grow but online shopping evolving
New data from Canada Post released today shows that as e-commerce continues to grow at double-digit rates, the online retail market has started to evolve.
Read moreStatement from Canada Post regarding community mailbox program
Canada Post is temporarily suspending future deployment of the program to convert door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes.
Read moreCanada Post launches Delivered Tonight™ in Montreal
Canada Post today officially launched Delivered Tonight™ in Montreal, the third major city in Canada where customers can have their purchases delivered within hours of placing their online order.
Read moreNHL Great Canadian Goalies stamps celebrate six innovators, influencers
Less than a week before the puck drops to start the 2015-16 NHL season, Canada Post lifted the veil today on a new stamp issue that celebrates six goaltending greats who transformed hockey.
Read more2015 winners named in Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
This year’s winners in the Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards – established brands and emerging entrepreneurs alike – were celebrated by leaders in Canada’s e-commerce industry at a sold-out event.
Read moreNew stamp offers Canadians a way to help improve the lives of children
Canada Post today unveiled its new Community Foundation stamp, officially kicking off the annual month-long fundraising campaign to help improve the lives of children and youth. The image on the stamp is an illustration by renowned Quebec artist Marie-Eve Tremblay.
Read moreGhostly tales from across the country in second Haunted Canada stamp issue
Today, Canada Post unveiled a second set of stamps featuring popular Canadian ghost stories. The stamps are part of a multi-year series that shares some of the spookiest tales from across the country.
Read moreNew stamp honours historic reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
Canada Post today issued a stamp to honour a Royal milestone. As of 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be the longest reigning Sovereign in Canada’s modern era (more than 63 years).
Read moreFinalists announced for 2015 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Canada Post announced today the finalists for the fourth annual Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards.
Read moreDirect mail beats digital advertising in driving consumers to act: neuromarketing study
A groundbreaking neuromarketing study shows that direct mail continues to play an important role in the marketing mix, stimulating 70% higher brand recall and driving consumers to act.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $31-million loss before tax in the second quarter
The Canada Post segment reported a loss before tax of $31 million for the second quarter as Transaction Mail volumes fell sharply. The loss was also driven by higher employee benefit expenses, partially offset by continued strong growth in the Parcels business.
Read moreWeekend website outage as Canada Post upgrades IT
Canada Post will be shutting down its corporate website, canadapost.ca, and its web services and mobile app from Friday, August 21, 9:00 p.m. Eastern to Sunday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Eastern as it completes an important upgrade of its IT infrastructure.
Read moreSir John Franklin's flagship found on Canadian stamps
In a special ceremony held at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic this morning, Canada Post unveiled three stamps commemorating Sir John Franklin’s 1845 search for the Northwest Passage and the discovery of his vanished flagship − HMS Erebus − in September 2014.
Read moreStamp celebrates Alice Munro, Nobel Prize-winning writer
Alice Munro, the recognized master of the exquisitely honed short story and the first Canadian woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, is celebrated on a new stamp that pays homage to elements of her work.
Read more2016 postage rates proposed
Canada Post is proposing to increase postage rates in 2016 as declining mail volumes continue to have a significant impact on its financial situation.
Read more‘Ritual’ around marketing mail, its physical presence allow brand content to take root, spur action: study
Brands vying for the consumer’s attention face a challenge: to cut through the noise in the lives of people lead awash in digital content, whose attention span expires in seconds.
Read moreCanada Post partners with Crawford Technologies to provide epost enterprise solution
Canada Post, in collaboration with Crawford Technologies, is announcing today a new enterprise software solution that simplifies the process of interfacing to and uploading high-volume transaction documents to the epostTM digital mail delivery platform.
Read moreCanada’s striking weather wonders highlighted in new set of stamps
Canada Post today unveiled, with help from The Weather Network and the Honourable Lisa Raitt, five new stamps designed to showcase one of Canadians’ most popular topics: the weather.
Read more2014 Social Responsibility Report shows continued reduction in lost-time injury frequency
Canada Post’s commitment to socially responsible business practices continues to have a positive impact on its efforts to reduce lost-time injury frequency.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports profit before tax of $24 million for the first quarter of 2015
The Canada Post segment reported a profit before tax of $24 million for the first quarter ended April 4, 2015, compared to a loss before tax of $27 million for the first quarter of 2014.
Read moreCanada Post delivers choice to online shoppers
Busy people who are always on the go often wish life was easier – and now online shoppers can make their lives easier thanks to an innovative new service called FlexDelivery™.
Read moreNew stamps aim to promote awareness of responsible pet ownership
Canadians love their pets – including some 10 million cats, 5.5 million dogs and plenty of rodents, reptiles, birds and fish. Love Your Pet: Responsible Pet Ownership is a colourful new stamp series that offers reminders of the importance of spaying or neutering, regular visits to the veterinarian, proper nutrition, creating comfortable surroundings, and plenty of play, exercise and attention.
Read moreEnduring elegy by combat surgeon featured in new stamp
Canada Post will issue a stamp to mark the 100th anniversary of the poignant poem that made the poppy an international symbol of wartime sacrifices and has been recited in ceremonies for a century.
Read moreSinclair and Buchanan on stamp as Canada hosts FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™
Canada’s most accomplished women’s soccer player and a rising star on the Canadian squad are both captured in action on a new stamp to mark Canada’s hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™.
Read moreCanada Post launches Solutions for Small Business
Canada Post Solutions for Small Business, introduced today, is a full suite of products and services that offers more ways to help the country’s 1.2 million small and medium-sized businesses succeed.
Read moreRetailers invited to vie for spotlight, $1 million in prizes
Centre stage recognition at a prestigious gala attended by industry leaders and $1 million in prizing await the entrants who succeed in the country’s biggest competition to celebrate excellence in e-commerce.
Read moreDinosaurs come to life on Canada Post stamps
With a unique 3-D-like design that breaks through the boundaries of a typical stamp, Canada Post brings to life five prehistoric animals that once roamed Canada.
Read moreWorks of Canada’s best photographers explored further with new set of stamps
Seven more of Canada’s best photographers will be celebrated tomorrow as Canada Post releases the third issue of stamps in a five-year series on photography.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $194-million profit before tax in 2014
The Canada Post segment reported a profit before tax of $194 million in 2014 compared to a loss before tax of $125 million in 2013. The results were mainly due to three factors that were consistent throughout much of the year – strong growth in the Parcels business, lower employee benefit costs and new pricing measures for Transaction Mail.
Read moreCanada Post Community Foundation for Children now accepting grant applications for local initiatives
The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children’s annual call for grant applications is now open.
Read moreCanada Post’s harbinger of spring is ready to bloom
Canada Post’s much-anticipated annual floral series is this year featuring fresh-faced pansies. These vibrant blooms can be found growing in flower beds across Canada, thanks to their hardiness – and because their seemingly smiling faces are irresistible.
Read moreCanada Post proudly announces recipients of the 2014 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards
Today, Canada Post is proud to reveal the winners of the 2014 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards.
Read moreCanada Post pushes envelop to issue Canada’s first fabric stamp
Pushing the boundaries of stamp production, Canada Post has created Canada’s first fabric stamp as a fitting celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag, a symbol cherished at home and widely recognized and respected abroad.
Read moreCanada Post responds to City of Hamilton report
At Canada Post we are committed to working with municipalities as we convert the remaining one third of Canadian households that receive door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes.
Read moreRomantics sweet on postmarks from four unique offices
For thousands of romantics around the world, a post office by any other name would never be as sweet. And it’s because of them that postmasters at four Canadian outlets are doing double time in these weeks before Valentine’s Day.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates hope, courage and freedom with new Nelson Mandela stamp
Today, Canada Post is unveiling a new stamp to commemorate the heroic life of Nelson Mandela, and celebrate the legacy of courage, determination and persistent hope he left behind.
Read moreStamp celebrates life and legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald on the 200th anniversary of his birth
On the 200th anniversary of Sir John A. Macdonald’s birth, Canada Post is issuing today a stamp to celebrate the country’s first prime minister, a nation builder whose achievements shaped the nation.
Read moreCanada Post stamp issue welcomes Year of the Ram
In its seventh release in a 12-year series, Canada Post honours Lunar New Year with a pair of stamps commemorating the Year of the Ram, a time marked by creativity, caring, sensitivity and transforming misfortune into good luck.
Read moreCanada Post begins to make Operational Changes to Help Alleviate Gridlock in Toronto’s Downtown Core
Canada Post understands that the City of Toronto must address ongoing issues with traffic congestion and gridlock in the downtown core. We also understand that our own delivery vehicles contribute to traffic congestion.
Read moreCyber Week makes rapid rise in Canadian online retail
Cyber Week and online shopping are rapidly becoming a Canadian holiday tradition. New data based on parcel volumes compiled by Canada Post show that e-commerce shipments as a result of Cyber Week this year have doubled since 2012.
Read moreCanada Post tracking available on Google Now
As the company that delivers almost two out of three parcels ordered online, Canada Post has joined forces with Google to offer its Google Now platform users direct access to its tracking services.
Read moreCanada Post segment reports $13-million profit before tax in third quarter
The Canada Post segment reported a profit before tax of $13 million in the third quarter compared to a loss before tax of $129 million in the same quarter of 2013.
Read moreSanta’s post office getting busier and busier!
Each year, the holiday season puts a spotlight on popular toys and new exciting trends, but one timeless holiday tradition is still going strong for children all over the world.
Read moreTradition, Santa’s magic highlight 2014 holiday stamps from Canada Post
Canada Post blends the playful and magical essence of the holidays with the sacred tradition of Christmas with its latest holiday stamp issue, released today.
Read moreCanada Post gears up for record-breaking holiday season
With more Canadians doing their holiday shopping online, parcel volumes have begun to soar, setting up what is expected to be a record-breaking season.
Read moreCanada Post is confident the Plan to Secure Postal Service for all Canadians will stand up to legal scrutiny
Canada Post is confident that its plan to secure postal service for all Canadians, including those with disabilities or mobility issues, will withstand any and all legal scrutiny.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the Québec Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope
Today, Canada Post is issuing a commemorative envelope to celebrate the monumental achievement of the Québec Conference delegates. The envelope showcases a photograph of the conference delegates present at the Québec Conference.
Read moreStamp commemorates “Wait for Me Daddy” photograph made famous as symbol of sacrifices on home front in war
A spontaneous burst of affection and excitement, frozen in time by a newspaper photographer’s lightning-fast reflexes, the “Wait for Me Daddy” photograph became famous to a generation.
Read moreNew stamp collection celebrates Canada's hockey passion
With the puck about to drop for the 2014-15 NHL® season, Canada Post delivered today a quintessentially Canadian line-up that reflects the country's deep passion for hockey. In a special ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame, it unveiled a collection of stamps that honour legendary Original Six™ Defencemen, Canada’s seven NHL teams and the iconic Zamboni® Ice Resurfacer.
Read moreCanada Post kicks off annual campaign for Community Foundation
Today marks the beginning of a month-long fundraising effort by Canada Post and its employees to raise funds for the Community Foundation for Children.
Read moreOnline retailers win at third edition of Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
In a sold-out room last night for the third annual Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards, nine online retailers took top honours in their categories, capping off a milestone year in the progression of Canadian e-commerce.
Read moreCanada Post unveils new all-in-one online direct marketing solution for small business
Canada Post today unveiled Snap Admail, an all-in-one online tool that is aimed to support small businesses in the creation and execution of direct-marketing campaigns.
Read moreCanada Post marks 100th anniversary of the Royal Montreal Regiment with commemorative envelope
Today, Canada Post is unveiling a new commemorative envelope to celebrate the 100 years of service of the Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR). The envelope, available in select post offices and online, illustrates soldiers charging forward during a training exercise in England in 1915.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the Charlottetown Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope
Today, Canada Post is issuing a new commemorative envelope to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference – that began on September 1, 1864 – a historic milestone in Canadian history, marking the discussions of representatives from the colonies of British North America. The envelope, available in select post offices and online, showcases a photograph of the conference delegates on the steps of the Government House in Charlottetown.
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