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Canada 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.
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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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