Compare our shipping services at a glance
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 delivery standard from your postal code to a Canadian destination at canadapost.ca/deliverytool.
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.
Shipping speed
Shipping speed | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Local (business days) | Next day | Next day | 1 - 2 days | 1 - 3 days | |
Regional (business days) | Next day | Next day | 1 - 4 days | 3 - 6 days | |
National (business days) | Next day | 2 days | 2 - 8 days | 4 - 10 days |
Tracking and delivery
Tracking and delivery | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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On-time delivery guarantee | |||||
Tracking and delivery confirmation | |||||
Delivery updates | |||||
Reference number tracking |
Coverage and collect-on delivery options
Coverage and collect-on delivery options | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Liability coverage (up to $100) | |||||
Additional liability coverage (up to $5000)Footnote 1 | |||||
Collect-on-deliveryFootnote 2 |
Signature and identity services
Signature and identity services | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Signature | |||||
Hard-copy signatureFootnote 3 | |||||
Proof of ageFootnote 4 |
Flexible delivery options
Flexible delivery options | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Leave at door (Do not card) Footnote 4 | |||||
Do not safe dropFootnote 4 | |||||
Card (hold) for pickupFootnote 4 | |||||
Delivery to post officeFootnote 4 |
Pickup services
Pickup services | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Recurring (Scheduled) pickupFootnote 5 | |||||
One-Time On-Demand pickupFootnote 6 | |||||
Third-Party Recurring (Scheduled) pickupFootnote 5 | |||||
One-Time Third-Party On-Demand pickup |
Environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Carbon-neutral shippingFootnote 8 |
Returns
Returns | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Expedited ParcelTM | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Parcel return labelFootnote 4 | |||||
Return to senderFootnote 7 |

How much will it cost to send my parcel?
We’ll give you an estimate based on your parcel size, weight, and where it’s going. Value-added features are included at no extra cost while options have additional fees.

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Read our guide for details on all features, options, delivery standards for major centres and remote locations as well as our terms and conditions.
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