Canada Post is proposing to increase postage rates in 2019. The postage rate for domestic Lettermail™ items weighing 30 grams or less when purchased in a booklet, coil or pane would increase to $0.90 from the current rate of $0.85. The price of a single domestic stamp would increase to $1.05 from the current rate … Read more
Canada Post is reporting a 2017 profit before tax of $74 million, largely due to unprecedented growth in its parcels business. Most of the Parcels revenue growth of $393 million was from domestic shipments, which speaks to the important role Canada Post plays delivering for online shoppers and retailers across the country. The Canada Post … Read more
Canada Post lifted the veil on stamps that honour some of the most accomplished athletes Canada has known. The Women in Winter Sports stamp issue commemorates six remarkable athletes in five beautiful stamps: Sharon and Shirley Firth (cross-country skiing); Sonja Gaudet (wheelchair curling); Danielle Goyette (hockey); Nancy Greene (alpine skiing); and Clara Hughes (cycling and speed skating). “Sport is … Read more
Canada Post has released its annual two-stamp issue to mark the Lunar New Year, the 10th in this most recent lunar series. True to the traditional aspects of the celebration, the Year of the Dog stamps incorporate Chinese lanterns as a central design element. “Canada Post is proud to once again mark the vibrant and festive occasion … Read more
Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra and Guy Dubois, National President of the Association of Postal Officials of Canada, signed a new three-year collective agreement today – four months before the current agreement expires. “Achieving this agreement well in advance underscores the respectful, cooperative relationship between the parties,” said Chopra. The agreement recognizes the … Read more
The Canada Post segment’s $62-million loss before tax in the third quarter, which ended September 30, 2017, compares to a loss before tax of $60 million for the third quarter of 2016. For the first three quarters of 2017, Canada Post reports a profit before tax of $13 million, compared to a loss before tax of $15 … Read more
The 2018 Stamp Program once again sets out to inform, enlighten and entertain Canadians with stamps that tell the stories of the people, places and events that make this country so amazing. Deepak Chopra, President and CEO of Canada Post announced a list of new stamps to be issued in 2018, including former MP Lincoln Alexander, humanitarian Kay … Read more
Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra; Vikas Swarup, the High Commissioner of India to Canada; and John Tory, Mayor of Toronto unveiled a special joint stamp issued by Canada Post and India Post to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, an important annual observance for many Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains in Canada and around … Read more
Deepak Chopra, President and CEO of Canada Post, advised the Board of Directors of his intent to step down from his role on March 31, 2018. During Chopra’s tenure, Canada Post: pivoted to become the leader in e-commerce delivery; implemented significant structural changes to preserve the postal service; and reported a profit in 14 of the … Read more
Canada Post understands the concerns raised regarding safety and bike lanes in Toronto. As a result, we are instructing our employees to not park in bike lanes in the City of Toronto. For pickups or deliveries, they are expected to find a safe location to park their vehicle. If a safe parking location is not … Read more
