"Canada Post has announced that 136,000 addresses in 13 communities will no longer receive door-to-door delivery, transitioning instead to community mailboxes as part of its restructuring efforts."
"The majority of the new community mailboxes will be installed in British Columbia and Ontario, with Ottawa, Etobicoke, and municipalities around Vancouver being the main areas targeted."
"Canada Post has lost more than $3.8 billion before taxes since 2018, including $1.3 billion in 2024 alone, prompting the need for significant restructuring."
"The corporation plans to convert four million addresses that still receive delivery to their doorstep over the next five years, with a special accommodation program for those unable to access community mailboxes."
Canada Post will discontinue door-to-door delivery for 136,000 addresses in 13 communities, transitioning to community mailboxes. This change aims to reduce costs amid significant debt. The majority of affected areas are in B.C. and Ontario, including Ottawa and Etobicoke. The transition is expected to occur late this year and early 2027. Canada Post has lost over $3.8 billion since 2018 and has relied on federal loans to remain operational. The corporation plans to convert four million addresses to centralized delivery over the next five years.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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