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Canada Post has issued a warning that a nationwide postal strike could begin as early as midnight on Friday, following official strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The notices cover both urban and rural/suburban mail carriers, with negotiations still ongoing.
In a statement released Monday, the federal Crown corporation acknowledged the potential for rotating strike actions, which could disrupt mail delivery in certain areas. “Canada Post will strive to maintain service in unaffected regions while continuing negotiations,” the statement read. However, in the event of a full-scale national labour disruption, mail and parcel delivery will be suspended, and no new items will be accepted until the strike ends.
Canada Post emphasized that socio-economic cheques for May will be delivered prior to any disruption, and both parties have agreed to continue distributing them throughout the strike for eligible government programs.
The corporation also noted it has incurred $3 billion in losses since 2018, and forecasts another loss for 2024, adding pressure to the ongoing labour talks.
In response to the potential disruption, Synergy North—the electricity provider for Thunder Bay and Kenora in Northwestern Ontario—has advised its customers to ensure timely bill payments regardless of postal delays. In a press release Tuesday, the utility encouraged residents to switch to e-billing and online payment systems to avoid issues caused by mail service interruptions.
Customers can sign up via the Synergy North website using their account and meter numbers.
This development comes just months after the federal government intervened in a previous postal strike, extending collective agreements until May 22, just one day before the potential start of new strike action.
