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Read moreCanada Post Strike 2025: Shipping Alternatives That Work
Don’t let the strike slow you down. On May 19, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) served official notice of a strike, effective midnight on May 23, 2025. Canada Post is already warning of delivery disruptions across the country.
by Karmela Sliskovic
May 23, 2025
Key Points
- Canada Post strike begins May 23, 2025 – expect national service delays and disruptions.
- Comparing courier prices is time-consuming—Secureship shows all major rates in one place.
- Ship with trusted private carriers like FedEx, UPS, Canpar, and GLS—no Canada Post needed.
- Save up to 70% on shipping costs, even if you only send a few parcels a month.
- Stay on track during the strike with built-in tools for scheduling, tracking, customs, and returns.
Table of Contents
- What’s Happening?
- What to Expect (2025 vs. Past Strikes)
- Don’t Let the Strike Slow You Down
- Many Shipping Alternatives (Without the Headaches)
- Get Costco-Type Pricing—No Membership Required
- Stress-Free Shipping in 3 Easy Steps
- Tools Built for Canadian Businesses
- We’re Here to Help—24/7
- Why Ship with Secureship Right Now?
What’s Happening?
On May 19, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) served notice of a strike, set to begin at midnight on May 23.Canada Post has already issued warnings of possible delivery delays. 👉 Read the official notice
What to Expect (2025 vs. Past Strikes)
On May 19, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) served notice of a strike, set to begin at midnight on May 23. Canada Post has already issued warnings of possible delivery delays.
| Year | What happened | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Potential full nationwide strike | Prepare for widespread slowdowns and delivery disruptions |
| 2024 | Full nationwide strike | Major delays during peak season; carriers hit volume limits |
| 2018 | Rotating strikes across Canada | Delivery backlogs extended into January |
🕵 Need the full story? See how we handled the 2018 and 2024 strikes.
Don’t Let the Strike Slow You Down
Whether you’re a solo seller, a startup, or a growing retailer, Secureship keeps you shipping confidently—even during disruptions. We’ve helped tens of thousands of Canadians navigate postal walk-outs since 2007.
Many Shipping Alternatives (Without the Headaches)
Canada boasts a wide range of private couriers that operate independently of Canada Post, including FedEx, UPS, Canpar, ICS, GLS, and others. These carriers offer fast, reliable service domestically and internationally, even during postal disruptions.
Instant Price Comparison
Comparing courier prices manually takes time, and mistakes are easy. That’s why we created a free tool that does the heavy lifting for you.
Compare Carrier Rates InstantlyGet Costco-Type Pricing—No Membership Required
We’ve negotiated high-volume discounts so you don’t have to.
With no volume commitments or contracts, you get up to 70% off retail shipping prices.✅ No hidden fees
✅ Transparent breakdowns
✅ Big savings for all shippers—whether you send 2 or 200 packages per month
Stress-Free Shipping in 3 Easy Steps
- Pack and seal your parcel Use sturdy packaging and double-check the address to avoid delays.
- Compare rates, print your label Choose the best fit for your budget and timeline.
- Schedule a pickup Skip the line—your parcel gets picked up and tracked automatically.
Pro Tips During the Strike
🎯 Double-check postal codes to prevent sorting delays
📦 Fill empty space to protect contents from rougher rides at busy depots
📆 Ship a day earlier to stay ahead of volume backups
See our all shipping tips
Prepare Your Shipment
Enter package details like size, weight, and destination.
Compare Carrier Rates
Choose the best shipping option by comparing rates across multiple trusted carriers.
Schedule a Pickup or Drop-Off
Arrange the most convenient method to ship your package.
Tools Built for Canadian Businesses
- Compare all major couriers with one search
- Track shipments in one centralized dashboard
- Avoid 91% of common shipping errors with our built-in advisor
- Schedule pickups, manage addresses, and print return labels
- Connect to Shopify, eBay, BigCommerce, or use our API
We’re Here to Help—24/7
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For quick answers, ShipGuru, our AI-powered assistant, is available around the clock. ShipGuru can guide you through a wide range of shipping questions—whether it's about tracking, customs, or selecting carriers.
Chat with GuruWhy Ship with Secureship Right Now?
🚚 Compare prices from multiple carriers—FedEx, UPS, Canpar, GLS & more
💸 Save up to 70% instantly, with no minimums or commitments
⏱️ Start shipping in under 4 minutes—just pack, print, and go
About Secureship
Secureship® offers an online service that helps businesses and organizations ship more efficiently and affordably.
Providing instant price shopping across multiple carriers, Secureship is the best choice for reduced rate shipping. In addition, Secureship offers benefits such as a consolidated shipping system regardless of the carrier you choose, built-in address book, convenient invoicing and shipment management.
Visit our shipping estimate tool to see how much you can reduce your shipping expenses.
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