Possible postal service disruption

Canada Post is currently in labour negotiations with the union representing its employees. As a result, a labour disruption is possible.

A postal service interruption could delay correspondence you’re sending to government (like when you’re applying or registering for a program or service). In some cases, a service interruption could also delay information you’re waiting for from government (like a receiving a permit, licence or payment).

If there’s 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, 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 or fax, 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

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 by fax or in person.

During an interruption, if cheques are being mailed to you, you may experience a delay in receiving them. If you’re expecting a cheque, contact the department issuing it to make sure that it’s ready.

Additional government correspondence locations

If there’s a significant postal service disruption lasting more than a few consecutive days, government will designate locations where you can drop off and receive provincial government correspondence (mail). Additional information will be available if the correspondence locations are needed.

More information about the postal service disruption

If you have a direct contact with a program or department, you should continue to reach out to them with any questions.

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