Economical, reliable ground shipping in Canada

    Use Regular Parcel TM for an economical ground delivery service in Canada. Tracking is available and the delivery status can be checked online.

    Delivery standards are for items sent between most major urban centres and are estimates only.

    Actual delivery times depend on origin, destination, weather conditions and other factors. Find the specific delivery standard from your postal code to a Canadian destination at canadapost.ca/deliverytool.
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    Shipping speed

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    Projected arrival date 
    (business days)    		 1 - 3 days 3 - 6 days 4 - 10 days
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    Delivery standards are based on normal delivery conditions and are subject to change without notice. The on-time delivery guarantee may be modified during peak period (see canadapost.ca/notice) or suspended due to causes beyond Canada Post’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, epidemics, labour disruptions, equipment failures or unanticipated surges in volume. Other terms and conditions apply.

    Included features and additional options

    Tracking

    Track

    You can track parcels using the unique tracking number. Get email notifications or use our mobile app.

    Environmental responsibility

    Carbon-neutral shipping

    Shipping on flat rate boxes and all regular and expedited parcel delivery services is now carbon-neutral.

    For more information on carbon-neutral shipping, visit our Sustainable delivery page.

    Signature and identity

    Signature

    The signature will be obtained when your item is delivered.

    Hard copy signature

    Have a hard copy of the signature sent to you.*

    Returns

    Return to sender

    Parcels are returned to you if the receiver has moved or the address is incomplete or doesn’t exist.

    Additional options

    Liability coverage up to $100 

    Purchase $100 coverage or purchase additional liability for valuable parcels. Terms and conditions apply.

    Additional liability coverage 

    Up to $5,000. Terms and conditions apply.

    Collect on delivery (COD)

    Canada Post will  collect up to $5,000 by credit card or up to $1,000 cash before the shipment is delivered. Service available in Canada only.
    * Online signature image is available online at no additional charge.

    Support

    How to package your parcel How to address letters and parcels Learn more about track and how it works

    Useful links

    Prepare to ship a parcel at home

    Print labels and prepare your shipment at home before dropping it off at the post office. For shipping within Canada.

    Use Ship-in-a-clickTM
    Get Canada Post services on your phone

    Access our tools on the go! Download the Canada Post mobile app to track your parcel, find postal information and complete other shipping tasks.

    Get our app
    Send your purchase to a post office

    Have your parcel delivered to a convenient post office near you for free. Great for when you're at work, buying a surprise gift or living on campus.

    Set up FlexDeliveryTM

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