We are disappointed in CUPW’s decision to ban the delivery of Neighbourhood Mail, which we only learned about through their news conference. This decision will impact the thousands of Canadian businesses that reach their customers with information and offers through the mail. It will also impact CUPW-represented employees who are paid to deliver flyers on top of their wages.
This latest strike activity will only increase the uncertainty that is having a major impact on the business. Canada Post recently reported a second-quarter loss of $407 million, marking the Corporation’s largest loss before tax in a single quarter. From 2018 to the second quarter of 2025, the company has posted cumulative losses from operations of more than $5 billion. Without significant changes, these losses will continue and will be borne by taxpayers, which is not sustainable.
The gap between the parties remains substantial. CUPW’s most recent offers either maintained or hardened its positions on many items, adding significant new costs. We encourage CUPW to come back with workable solutions that reflect our current reality and get the parties closer to a resolution. We’re disappointed that the union chose not to do so, and instead chose strike activity that will have further negative impacts on the company.
Canada Post remains committed to reaching new collective agreements through the bargaining process. We’ll continue to keep our employees and all Canadians informed about the negotiations and the urgent need to respond to the company’s challenges.