How the Canada Post Strike is Impacting My Small Business
This morning, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced a national strike starting Friday, November 15, at 12:01 a.m. ET. With post offices closed and Canada Post not accepting new shipments, I wanted to let you know how I’m handling this situation to keep things running as smoothly as possible.
Orders Placed on or After Friday, November 15:
- I’ll be using carriers other than Canada Post for all shipments, and every package will include tracking, like always.
- This is why I never ship with Letter-mail, as I do not want you to not know where your package is.
- Not using letter mail costs more, but honestly it's worth it.
- Unfortunately, I can’t ship to P.O. boxes for now.
- If orders have been placed with a P.O. box, I can either hold the order until Canada Post re-negotiates, or cancel the order.
- Free Canadian shipping on orders over $75 (before tax) will continue as usual.
- Canada Post has assured me that any orders already in transit are secure and will be delivered in the order they were sent once service resumes.
A personal note from me:
The news of the strike is devastating for my small business, especially during the holiday season, which is such an important time for me. Like many small businesses, I rely on these months to sustain my operations through the quieter months of the year. While I’m doing everything I can to adapt, here are a couple of things you should be aware of:
- Orders placed before the strike might be delayed.
I want you to know that there’s a real person behind this business—someone who deeply cares about the quality of the products I make and ensuring they reach you. Up until this morning, I was hopeful that the strike would be avoided.
As soon as I have more updates, I’ll share them with you. In the meantime, thank you so much for your understanding and support. It means everything to me, especially during these challenging times.
Warm Regards,
Heather