The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers says it will stay at the bargaining table, averting a potential strike by mid-week. Continue reading
Canada Post strike averted for now as union says it will remain at bargaining table
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Pay Equity: A Major Victory for Canada Post’s Rural Mail Carriers
Ottawa – Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC) have finally won their long battle for pay equity. Arbitrator Flynn’s final decision confirms that Canada Post must put an end to the economic injustice faced by RSMCs. “After years of struggle, we are happy to finally have the recognition that there was a profound injustice at Canada Post,” said Nancy Beauchamp, member of the Pay Equity Committee. Continue reading
Canada Post workers overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike mandate
OTTAWA – Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) — both the Urban Postal Operations unit and the Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC) unit — have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Continue reading
Royal Mail Acquires Canadian Parcel Delivery Company, Dicom Canada
Royal Mail plc (RMG.L) announces that its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS), has acquired Canadian parcel delivery company, Dicom Canada, (the ‘Acquisition’) from Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm. Continue reading
Mail order marijuana is legal in Canada
As Canada legalizes recreational marijuana use, Canada Post is ready to deliver it. Continue reading
Canada Post Board of Directors appoints Jessica McDonald Interim President and CEO
OTTAWA – The Canada Post Board of Directors is pleased to advise that Jessica McDonald, Chair of the Board, will be serving as President and Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis. The appointment will start Monday April 2, 2018, following the planned departure of President and CEO, Deepak Chopra, announced last August. Continue reading
Canada Post reports $62-million loss before tax in third quarter
Despite loss in traditionally soft quarter, Canada Post anticipates profitable 2017 largely due to parcel growth
OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2017 /CNW/ – The Canada Post segment lost $62 million before tax in the third quarter, traditionally the postal service’s slowest period of the year. Year-to-date, the Canada Post segment is reporting a profit of $13 million before tax heading into the holiday season when millions of Canadians are expected to make an unprecedented number of purchases online. Continue reading
USPS unveils new hockey stamps with Canada Post
DETROIT — Today, the U.S. Postal Service and Canada Post jointly issued The History of Hockey stamps that now are available nationwide. Hockey fans are asked to share the news using the hashtag #HockeyStamps.
The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena Belfor Training Center. Continue reading
Canada Post reports $44-million profit before tax in 1st quarter on strength of continued growth in parcels
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OTTAWA – Canada Post’s focus on innovative, convenient delivery and returns experiences is helping Canadian businesses grow through e-commerce – and maintaining Canada Post’s position as the country’s No. 1 parcel company. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut unveils maple leaf-shaped Canadarm stamp
TORONTO – Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen was at a Toronto school to unveil a stamp with an image of Canada’s most famous robotics accomplishment – the Canadarm. The stamp commemorates Canada’s achievements in space, science, technology and innovation. Continue reading
