Toronto, 2 October 2025 — The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers has entered its seventh day, with demonstrations intensifying across major cities as employees protest sweeping government reforms to the postal service.
Workers Push Back Against Reforms
The strike, led by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), was triggered by federal proposals to end door-to-door delivery, close rural post offices, and reduce delivery frequency in a bid to cut costs. Canada Post has reported losses of $448 million in the first half of 2025, and officials argue the reforms could save up to $420 million annually.
Union leaders, however, say the measures amount to a step toward privatization, jeopardizing more than 55,000 jobs and undermining a service that many Canadians — particularly seniors, rural residents, and Indigenous communities — rely on. “We’re a public service, not a profit-making corporation,” said CUPW executive Robby Jouhal at a Toronto rally.
Public Impact and Government Response
The strike has halted mail and parcel delivery nationwide, with Canada Post suspending service guarantees and refusing new items. Essential government cheques and passport processing continue, but delays are widespread.
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the financial crisis at Canada Post, stating: “The Postal Service is an essential service, but it is losing millions of dollars daily. Significant changes are necessary.”
Growing Pressure
Protests have drawn support from other unions and community groups, with rallies in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver highlighting the broader stakes for public services. CUPW insists it is waiting for a “reasonable offer” from management, but negotiations remain stalled.
As the strike stretches into its second week, analysts warn the dispute could become one of the most consequential labor confrontations in Canada in decades, testing the government’s resolve to restructure a public institution while facing mounting public frustration over service disruptions.
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