Canada Post's $3.8B Loss: Is Our Mail System Failing Us?

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"Canada Post's $3.8B Loss: Is Our Mail System Failing Us?"

Canada Post is facing an unprecedented financial crisis, with losses totaling $3.8 billion since 2018. In 2024 alone, the Crown corporation reported a staggering $841 million pre-tax loss, prompting CEO Doug Ettinger to declare the organization "on the brink" and in need of urgent reforms.

Despite receiving a $1.034 billion loan from Public Services and Procurement Canada in January 2025, Canada Post's financial woes continue. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has responded with nationwide overtime bans and the threat of strikes, citing inadequate negotiations and proposals from management.
Reuters

The decline in traditional mail volumes, coupled with increased competition in the parcel delivery market, has exacerbated the situation. Small businesses, once reliant on Canada Post, are now turning to private couriers to meet their shipping needs, further diminishing the corporation's revenue streams.

This crisis raises critical questions about the sustainability and future of our national mail service.

Reflect on these questions:

Can Canada Post adapt to the evolving demands of the digital age and regain financial stability?

Should taxpayers continue to bail out a failing system, or is it time for a complete restructuring?

Join the conversation and share your perspective on the future of Canada Post.

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