Postal service disruption

Canada Post employees stopped rotating strikes on 21 November 2025. There is no current postal service disruption.

When there are postal service interruptions, correspondence you're sending to government could be delayed (for example, when you're applying or registering for a program or service). In some cases, a service interruption could also delay information you're waiting on from government (for example, receiving a permit, licence or payment).

During a postal service interruption, government has a plan in place to make sure that people and businesses continue to receive cheques and other important information from the provincial government.

Program and service options

To help avoid a delay during a postal service interruption, use online services when available.

Many programs and services offer several ways to correspond with government and complete a service or transaction. Options may include sending information by email, dropping-off information or visiting a government location in person to complete the service or transaction.

Program and service information on the government website and on government forms and applications lets you know if you can complete the service or transaction online and if there are other options (besides mail) for submitting correspondence.

Payments

Direct deposit

If you're currently receiving payments or benefits by direct deposit, the deposit won't be affected during an interruption.

If you'd like your payments to be deposited directly into your bank account, contact the program to setup direct deposit so your payments are not delayed. The program may need you to complete and return a form (how you need to complete the form may vary by program).

Cheques

During an interruption, if cheques are being mailed to you, you may experience a delay in receiving them.

Other payment options

During an interruption, if you need to make sure your payments to government are not delayed, there may be other payment options that you can use. Contact the program or department to review your options.