{"id":54060,"date":"2024-12-16T22:58:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T22:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pantheregroup.com\/2024\/12\/16\/what-the-resumption-of-services-at-canada-post-means\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T22:58:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T22:58:30","slug":"what-the-resumption-of-services-at-canada-post-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pantheregroup.com\/2024\/12\/16\/what-the-resumption-of-services-at-canada-post-means\/","title":{"rendered":"What the resumption of services at Canada Post means"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\" class=\"article-header article-header--story\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\" data-aqa=\"nav-breadcrumb\">\n<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__items list-unstyled\">\n<li class=\"breadcrumbs__item\">News<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"article-header__detail\">\n<div class=\"article-header__detail__texts\">\n<p class=\"article-subtitle\">It may take weeks for the network to regain its usual rhythm<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<p><span class=\"published-date__since\">Published Dec 16, 2024<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span class=\"updated-date__since\">Last updated 5\u00a0hours ago<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span class=\"published-date__word-count\">3 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta__bottom\">\n<div class=\"bookmark-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"popover\" data-aqa=\"popover\" data-click-to-appear=\"True\" data-container=\"\" data-container-offset=\"\" data-no-style=\"\" data-popover-component=\"\" data-position=\"top\" data-sticky=\"\" data-tail-offset=\"200\" data-tail-position=\"right\"><button class=\"popover__trigger bookmark-button\"><span class=\"save-article-button save-article-button--default\" title=\"Save article\" data-article-id=\"463b2f8b-bf6f-4fa2-805a-746209b97101\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\"\/><\/button><\/p>\n<div aria-describedby=\"popover-desc-popover-bookmark\" class=\"popover__content\" hidden=\"\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div class=\"popover__content__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"popover__content__text\" id=\"popover-desc-popover-bookmark\">\n<div class=\"bookmark__popover__content\">\n<p>You can save this article by registering for free here. 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However, the ramp-up will be gradual, as stabilizing a national network of depots, processing plants, and post offices will take time. The company stated it will not accept or pick up new parcels or mail until Thursday, Dec. 19, to focus on clearing the backlog of items already in the system.<\/p>\n<p>Post office hours of operation may also vary during this period, and Canada Post encourages Canadians to monitor updates on their website.<\/p>\n<h2>How will Canada Post tackle the backlog?<\/h2>\n<p>The strike, which began on Nov. 15, has left an estimated 12 million items delayed in the system. Canada Post will begin processing these items on a first-in, first-out basis, prioritizing mail and parcels trapped in the network during the strike.<\/p>\n<p>The company has emphasized that clearing the backlog will take time and that delivery delays could extend through the end of 2024 and into January 2025. 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Please try again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border article-content__ad-group ad_counter_3\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment4411681460569758099935725726203904\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-3\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[7,7],[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-interscroller=\"7x7\" data-ad-loc=\"3\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[7,7],[300,250],[320,50],[300,50]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-3\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:250px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Canada Post will only begin accepting new international mail and parcels on Dec. 23. Customers shipping internationally should expect disruptions to continue well into 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>Will packages arrive in time for Christmas?<\/h2>\n<p>For Canadians awaiting holiday deliveries, Canada Post has warned of delays due to the backlog and a suspension of service guarantees. The company\u2019s Dec. 16 statement emphasized that clearing the network will take time and told customers to expect disruptions even after operations resume.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery times will vary by region, depending on the volume of mail in the system. Canada Post encourages customers to check regularly for updates and manage their expectations accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2>What does this mean for Canada Post\u2019s competitors?<\/h2>\n<p>Courier companies have been working at capacity to absorb the increased volume of parcels during the strike.<\/p>\n<p>Purolator, a Canada Post subsidiary, has managed more than 43 million packages this peak season, with more than 25 million shipments expected in the month before Christmas. Severe weather and surging volumes led Purolator to temporarily stop accepting new shipments earlier this month to avoid further strain on its distribution network. The company says it is prioritizing \u201ccritical shipments\u201d while working to stabilize service levels.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border article-content__ad-group ad_counter_4\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment2661795968662713124311182335803392\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-4\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-loc=\"4\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[320,50],[300,50],[300,250]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-4\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:250px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">FedEx introduced a temporary limit of five packages per drop-off at retail locations and activated contingency plans to manage the influx. UPS, meanwhile, paused some shipments to alleviate bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<p>With Canada Post\u2019s return to operations, the impact on these competitors will depend on how quickly the postal backlog clears. Customers may see a gradual easing of temporary surcharges introduced during the strike, though no formal announcements have been made.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s next in the negotiations process?<\/h2>\n<p>While operations are resuming, the underlying contract dispute remains unresolved. The CIRB ruling extends the terms of the expired collective agreements until May 22, 2025, giving Canada Post and CUPW time to finalize new contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Canada Post has proposed a five per cent wage increase, retroactive to the expiration dates of the collective agreements, and this has been accepted for now. 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