Canadian Paralympic and Olympic greats unveiled the final two Canada 150 stamps during a special ceremony honouring Canada’s athletes and the country’s success in hosting the Paralympic and Olympic Games. The full release is available online. Call 613-734-8888.
Terry Fox’s sister Judith Fox unveiled a stamp honouring her brother’s remarkable Marathon of Hope in 1980, one of the most identifiable and cherished events in Canadian history. This stamp is the sixth of 10 stamps being issued by Canada Post to celebrate Canada 150. The remaining four stamps will be unveiled individually at cities across the country, … Read more
Canada Post issued an Eid stamp that recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two of the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims in Canada and worldwide. The stamps were unveiled at events with members of the Muslim communities in Montréal, Que. and Richmond Hill, Ont. Montréal and the Greater Toronto Area are home to more than … Read more
The 519 is excited to be partnering with Canada Post for an event that will highlight the struggles for marriage equality in Canada, and celebrate this important moment in the country’s history. As part of the Canada 150 celebrations, Canada Post is releasing a new stamp to commemorate the hard-fought right of equal marriage in … Read more
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and repatriation of the Constitution are commemorated in a new stamp issued by Canada Post. It is the second stamp in a set of 10 that marks unforgettable moments of the last 50 years, as part of Canada 150 celebrations. Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada unveiled the … Read more
Canada Post’s commitment to help Canadian businesses grow through e-commerce led to strong growth in the Parcels line of business in 2016. By partnering with retailers to deliver innovative and convenient delivery, shipping and returns experiences to Canadians, the Canada Post segment solidified its position as Canada’s No. 1 parcel company. The Canada Post segment’s … Read more
Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra, joined by Canada Post employees and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) proudly introduces this special stamp program in celebration of Canada 150, the country’s sesquicentennial. The impressive Canadians include a country music star, a world-renowned architect, successful business leaders, influential community activists, legendary athletes and … Read more
On April 8, Canada Post will issue commemorative stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The joint issue with France will feature two stamps, one designed by Canada Post and the other by France’s La Poste, honouring the bond that the battle on French soil forged between the two nations. The Canadian stamp … Read more
Canada Post will greet the Year of the Rooster with a two-stamp issue, the ninth in its most recent series honouring the Lunar New Year. A Permanent domestic-rate stamp featuring a rooster image, with its chest proudly puffed out, is paired with an international-rate stamp offering a close-cropped profile view of the rooster’s stately face. Both … Read more
Canada Post welcomed the country’s sesquicentennial with a 2017 stamp program that introduces a wealth of new subjects and winds up some long-running series. With Canadians gearing up for the 150th anniversary of Confederation and a year of celebrating, Canada Post will place a special 150th anniversary feature on each stamp in the 2017 collection. “Every stamp helps tell Canada’s story,” … Read more
