Postage rates in 2020
See postage rates1 for standard Lettermail by destination, weight and delivery time.
| Canada | U.S. | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected arrival date2 (business days) |
Within a city or town: 2 days Within a province: 3 days Across provinces: 4 days |
4–6 days | 4–7 days |
Standard size mail – Letter envelopes and post cards |
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| 0–30 g Up to 5 sheets of paper* |
$1.07 for a single stamp or $0.92/stamp in a booklet |
$1.30 | $2.71 |
| Over 30 g up to 50 g Up to 9 sheets of paper* |
$1.30 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
Oversize/Non-standard – Large documents and unusually shaped envelopes |
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| Up to 100 g Up to 20 sheets of paper* |
$1.94 |
$3.19 | $6.39 |
| Over 100 g up to 200 g Up to 40 sheets of paper* |
$3.19 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Over 200 g up to 300 g Up to 60 sheets of paper* |
$4.44 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Over 300 g up to 400 g Up to 80 sheets of paper* |
$5.09 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Over 400 g up to 500 g Up to 100 sheets of paper* |
$5.47 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Canada | U.S. | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected arrival date2 (business days) |
Within a city or town: 2 days Within a province: 3 days Across provinces: 4 days |
4–6 days | 4–7 days |
Standard size mail – Letter envelopes and post cards |
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| 0–30 g Up to 5 sheets of paper* |
$1.07 for a single stamp or $0.92/stamp in a booklet |
$1.30 | $2.71 |
| Over 30 g up to 50 g Up to 9 sheets of paper* |
$1.30 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
Oversize/Non-standard – Large documents and unusually shaped envelopes |
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| Up to 100 g Up to 20 sheets of paper* |
$1.94 |
$3.19 | $6.39 |
| Over 100 g up to 200 g Up to 40 sheets of paper* |
$3.19 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Over 200 g up to 300 g Up to 60 sheets of paper* |
$4.44 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Over 300 g up to 400 g Up to 80 sheets of paper* |
$5.09 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Over 400 g up to 500 g Up to 100 sheets of paper* |
$5.47 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
If your letter exceeds 500 g, you will have to use our parcel services.
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How to use old postage
Older stamps displaying money values can still be used on your mail. If you have enough to equal the current stamp price, use them as you would use the new, permanent stamps. If you need more to make up the difference in postage, you can get it at your post office.
1 Prices do not include taxes, and are subject to change without notice.
2 Estimates only. U.S.A. and international delivery speeds are estimates when sent from major Canadian centres. Delivery speed estimates don’t apply to northern regions or remote centres, or to redirected or returned items.
* The number of sheets of paper corresponding to each weight band is provided as a general guideline only. Actual weight of a letter will vary according to paper type, size, envelope thickness and other factors. The sender is responsible for ensuring the correct postage has been applied for the size and weight of the envelope and its contents.
2 Estimates only. U.S.A. and international delivery speeds are estimates when sent from major Canadian centres. Delivery speed estimates don’t apply to northern regions or remote centres, or to redirected or returned items.
* The number of sheets of paper corresponding to each weight band is provided as a general guideline only. Actual weight of a letter will vary according to paper type, size, envelope thickness and other factors. The sender is responsible for ensuring the correct postage has been applied for the size and weight of the envelope and its contents.