The latest move from Canada Post comes after the union filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board over the layoffs of striking employees, saying the layoffs are an "intimidation tactic" that violates the Canada Labour Code.

Canada Post has also been crushed by the boom in Canadians using other low-cost delivery services. In terms of e-commerce, Canada Post’s market share has dropped to 29 per cent from 62 per cent in 2019.

As a result of the Canada Post strike, all deliveries except benefit cheques will be halted until the matter is resolved with the CUPW.

Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said. A statement issued Sunday said the framework includes proposals to bring greater flexibility to the Canada Post delivery model and shows “movement on other key issues” in the labour dispute that’s stretching into the holiday season.

Canada Post says it has presented a new framework that it hopes will 'reignite discussions' with the union representing 55,000 striking postal workers.

The Canada Post strike is being felt by Edmonton charities, with several concerned about the impact on holiday donations at an important time of year for many people in need. Kevin Wiebe, donor relations manager at the Hope Mission,

The United States Postal Service announced a temporary suspension of international mail services to Canada because of the ongoing national strike by Canadian postal workers. The service disruption impacts multiple mail and package delivery categories,