Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have finalized contractual language<\/strong> for their previously announced agreements in principle and have now reached tentative collective agreements<\/strong> covering both major bargaining units – Urban carriers and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMCs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n These tentative agreements include multi-year wage increases, enhancements to benefits, provisions for personal days, and a weekend parcel delivery model, with both agreements set to remain in effect until January 31, 2029. During the ratification process<\/strong>, both parties have agreed no strike or lockout activity will occur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Union members will now vote on these tentative agreements. Mail and parcel delivery continues normally, with any minor backlog from earlier disruptions being worked through by Canada Post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n December 5, 2025: Update: <\/strong>The union and management are now in the final stage, reviewing hundreds of pages of contract language to convert the recent \u201cagreement in principle\u201d into formal collective agreements. Canadian Union of Postal Workers+2Canadian Union of Postal Workers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n No strike- or lockout-action is planned, and normal mail and parcel delivery operations are continuing across the country. Minor delays may still occur while Canada Post processes the backlog built up during earlier work disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CUPW and Canada Post have agreed to remain silent on contract details until the finalized agreements are signed, but emphasized both parties\u2019 commitment to preserving service reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 25, 2025:<\/strong> Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached tentative agreements<\/strong> for both the Urban and RSMC bargaining units. As a result, all strike and lockout activity has ended<\/strong>, and postal operations are transitioning back to normal across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CUPW confirmed that these agreements in principle were developed with the assistance of federal mediators and will now move through the ratification process with their members. While the full details of the tentative agreements have not yet been released publicly, CUPW notes that the deal includes improvements for postal workers and preserves key protections under the collective agreements. Canada Post has stated it will not comment further on the specifics until the agreements are finalized. Businesses may still experience minor delays<\/strong> as Canada Post clears through any remaining mail backlogs, but major disruptions caused by strike action have now ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PostNow will continue monitoring for operational updates, but at this time, all strike notices and service stoppage alerts have been lifted<\/strong>. Clients can resume planning their direct mail campaigns with standard delivery expectations returning in the days ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 21, 2025 \u2013 Agreements in principle reached, strike\/lockout activity suspended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada Post has announced that it and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle<\/strong> for new collective agreements. While the parties work to finalize and sign the tentative agreements, they have agreed that all strike and lockout activity is suspended<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At this stage, Canada Post has not provided details about the potential agreements and has stated it will make no further comment on the terms<\/strong> until the tentative agreements are finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For businesses, this means that the period of active strike and lockout disruption is winding down<\/strong>, although some delivery delays may continue as Canada Post works through any remaining backlogs. PostNow will continue to monitor for any further operational updates and will adjust client campaign recommendations as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 7, 2025 \u2013 Negotiations continue with federal mediators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada Post has confirmed that it met with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) on October 30<\/strong> to move negotiations forward. Since that meeting, talks have continued with the assistance of federal mediators, and Canada Post states it remains committed to reaching negotiated agreements that provide certainty and stability for customers, employees, and all Canadians. Quebec, we can help adjust timing, shift to addressed options, or retarget to unaffected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CUPW has also released new bulletins, including \u201cNegotiations Update: Further Talks Planned\u201d (October 31, 2025)<\/strong> et \u201cNegotiations Continue as Canada Post Gives Its Plan to Government\u201d (November 10, 2025)<\/strong>, confirming that bargaining remains active under the Urban & RSMC 2023\u20132025<\/strong> negotiations.<\/span> PostNow continues to monitor these negotiations closely. If your upcoming campaigns include Neighbourhood Mail or time-sensitive mailings, our team can help you review affected postal codes, adjust timing, or shift your campaign to addressed mail products<\/strong> in regions where delivery is operating normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 3, 2025 \u2013 Update: Ontario and Quebec Neighbourhood Mail Delivery Bans Expanded<\/strong> What this means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n PostNow is monitoring this situation closely. If you have upcoming NM drops to Ontario or Quebec, we can help adjust timing, shift to addressed options, or retarget to unaffected areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 11, 2025: Update:<\/strong> The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW<\/strong>) has announced a shift in tactics, moving from a full national strike to rotating strikes<\/strong> across the country. This means that postal workers in selected locations will take turns walking off the job, rotating their actions regionally to maintain pressure on Canada Post while limiting disruption to specific areas. CUPW says this strategy allows it to \u201ccontinue the fight for fair contracts\u201d without fully halting all postal operations nationwide. PostNow continues to monitor the evolving situation and will provide updates as more details become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, October 3, 2025<\/strong>: Canada Post has presented new global offers<\/em> to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) aimed at ending the ongoing national strike. According to Canada Post, the new proposals \u201cmodernize operations while ensuring fairness\u201d for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CUPW has rejected the offer<\/strong>, stating that Canada Post \u201cis not serious about bargaining,\u201d calling the new terms regressive and warning that workers remain united for fair contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Postal disruptions continue nationwide as the strike enters its second week, causing delays to Neighbourhood Mail, parcels, and addressed mail<\/strong>. Canada Post has confirmed that socio-economic cheques<\/strong> will still be delivered during the work stoppage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PostNow continues to monitor developments closely and will update clients as soon as a resolution is reached. Businesses are encouraged to plan for delivery delays through mid-October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, September 29, 2025,<\/strong> Canada Post services are once again facing disruptions following CUPW\u2019s decision to launch a national strike without advance notice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Canada Post\u2019s official update (Sept 25, 2025), the strike is expected to cause widespread delivery delays across Canada. Negotiations are ongoing under the 2023\u20132025 Urban and RSMC collective agreements, but no resolution has been reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sudden, no-notice strike has effectively thrown small businesses under the bus<\/strong>. Retailers, service providers, and local organizations that rely on mail to reach their customers are left scrambling, campaigns halted, deliveries stalled, and customers left waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solidarity actions by postal workers in one region have triggered stoppages nationwide, amplifying the impact far beyond the original dispute. Instead of protecting Canadian jobs, this move has punished communities and entrepreneurs<\/strong> who are already working hard to stay competitive in a tough economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We stand firmly with Canadian businesses. Strikes of this scale and with so little warning don\u2019t just cause inconvenience. They damage livelihoods<\/strong> by cutting off a vital channel for communication and commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reality is clear: when postal unions disrupt service without notice, it\u2019s small businesses and their customers who pay the price<\/strong>. Canadians deserve a reliable postal system that works for them, not against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will continue monitoring the situation and updating this page as new information becomes available. For now, plan for delays in neighbourhood mail, direct-mail campaigns, and parcel services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, September 15, 2025,<\/strong> at 12:01 AM local time<\/strong>. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced that starting, postal workers will no longer deliver Neighbourhood Mail<\/strong> (unaddressed flyers and promotional mail). This action replaces the overtime ban that had been in effect since May 23, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada Post has confirmed it will stop accepting new drop-offs of Neighbourhood Mail<\/a> at depots, plants, or post offices. Any Neighbourhood Mail already in the system will be securely held until further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means only unaddressed Neighbourhood Mail is suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your marketing campaigns rely on Neighbourhood Mail, here\u2019s how to adapt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! Direct Mail remains one of the most effective channels<\/strong> to reach Canadians, even with the current Neighbourhood Mail pause. Addressed mail products like Courrier Personnalis\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> et Ciblage Par Code Postal<\/a><\/strong> continue without disruption, offering precise targeting and measurable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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