Loomis vs Canada Post: Which Is Better for You?

There's no single winner here. The biggest hard difference is weight: Loomis takes packages up to 68 kg (150 lb), more than twice Canada Post's 30 kg ceiling, and it sells guaranteed next-day delivery by 9 am or noon between major cities. The biggest structural difference runs the other way. Loomis adds a $5.00 residential surcharge to every home delivery, while Canada Post's fee schedules list no residential surcharge at all, pricing distance and remoteness into the base rate instead. Heavy or time-sensitive parcels between businesses lean Loomis; light parcels to homes lean Canada Post.

Instead of picking one carrier and hoping, the smarter move is comparing both for your exact shipment, and that's exactly what Secureship does in one quote.

Loomis vs Canada Post at a Glance

How the two carriers compare on the factors that actually change your cost and delivery experience:

FactorLoomisCanada Post
Max weight per package68 kg / 150 lb30 kg / 66 lb
Max size108 in on one side, 165 in length plus girthNo dimension over 2 m, length plus girth up to 3 m
Residential surcharge$5.00 per shipmentNone in the fee schedule; priced into the base rate instead
Delivery daysMonday to Friday, plus paid Saturday delivery and pickup in select citiesMonday to Friday, no weekend parcel delivery
Delivery hoursNo published window; Express 9:00 and 12:00 arrive by a set timeBusinesses 9 am to 5 pm, homes as late as 8 pm
Guaranteed servicesExpress 9:00 and 12:00; not Express 18:00 or GroundPriority, Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel; not Regular Parcel
Liability included$2.00/lb, up to $100 per shipment, whichever is less$100 on Priority, Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel; on Regular Parcel the same coverage costs $2.75
PO boxesNot served, nor rural or fire routesParcels addressed to a PO box accepted
Fuel surchargeWeekly, from Kalibrate's average diesel priceWeekly, from Kalibrate's average diesel price
U.S. and internationalExpress 10:30 and Economy Select to the U.S.; Express 9:00, 12:00 and Worldwide to over 220 countriesA full published U.S. and international lineup

One row is a genuine tie. Both carriers set their fuel surcharge weekly from Kalibrate Technologies' average diesel price, so check Loomis's and Canada Post's current percentages rather than assuming one is always lower.

Sources: Loomis Express Rate Guide 2026, Loomis Terms and Conditions, Canada Post Parcel Services Customer Guide

Loomis and Canada Post fees compared

Per-Incident Fees Side by Side

On per-incident fees, Canada Post is lower on most lines. Loomis's amounts are from its 2026 rate guide, valid from 16 October 2026; Canada Post's are from its features, options and surcharges schedule, effective 7 September 2026.

FeeLoomisCanada Post
Address correction$20.00 per shipment$7.00
Redirect$10.00 per attempt$13.00
Large-item handling$27.00, longest side over 48 in or second side over 32 in$21.00, any dimension over 1 m or second side over 76 cm
Heavy items$30.00 per piece over 70 lb$300.00 out-of-spec surcharge over 30 kg
Over the carrier's maximum$1,170.00 (size) or $1,210.00 (weight) per piece$300.00 out-of-spec surcharge
Collect on delivery$13.00 per shipment (Return Cheque)$7.25
Signature$5.75 per shipment$2.00
Extra liability coverage$4.50 per $100 of declared value$2.75 per additional $100, with Signature required
One-time pickup$2.75 per shipment$3.50

Three rows need reading closely. Loomis is lower on a redirect and a one-time pickup. The handling triggers are not the same size, so the $27.00 and $21.00 charges start at different points. And the heavy-item row runs the other way: a 30 to 68 kg parcel is a normal Loomis parcel, with a non-standard charge only past 70 lb, while Canada Post charges its $300.00 out-of-spec surcharge on anything over 30 kg. Loomis's full list is in our Loomis Surcharges & Fees guide.

Top reasons to choose Loomis

Top Reasons to Choose Loomis

150 lb per package
9:00 AM guaranteed
2nd attempt free
Saturday select cities

For heavier parcels and time-sensitive deliveries, Loomis stands out:

  • More than twice the weight per package, 68 kg (150 lb) against Canada Post's 30 kg ceiling, with no limit on the total weight or number of pieces in a shipment.
  • A set delivery time the next day: Express 9:00 and 12:00 deliver by 9 am or noon the next possible business day between major cities, and on written request Loomis refunds or credits the transportation charges if they arrive late, per its Terms and Conditions.
  • A second delivery attempt at no charge, per Loomis's rate guide. Loomis also sells Saturday delivery and pickup in select cities, and Canada Post does not deliver parcels on weekends at any price.
  • Cheaper on a heavy parcel: Loomis's non-standard charge for a piece over 70 lb is $30.00, where Canada Post charges $300.00 on anything over 30 kg. See our Loomis Services guide for the full lineup.
Where Canada Post wins

Where Canada Post Wins

None listed Canada Post residential surcharge
30 kg Canada Post max weight per item
8 pm latest residential delivery
PO boxes parcels accepted

For light parcels to homes and for reach, Canada Post has the edge:

  • No residential surcharge as a line item. Canada Post's fee schedules list no residential, delivery-area or remote surcharge; it prices distance and remoteness into the base rate instead. Loomis adds $5.00 per shipment to a home, and an extended area charge to remote points.
  • A published delivery window: Canada Post delivers to residences "from 9 am until as late as 8 pm", per its delivery hours page. Loomis publishes no delivery-hour window.
  • PO boxes and rural addresses: Canada Post accepts parcels addressed to a PO box. Loomis does not deliver to PO boxes, rural routes or fire routes.
  • More liability on light parcels: Canada Post includes $100 on Priority, Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel, where Loomis covers $2.00 per pound, so an undeclared 10 lb parcel is covered for $20 with Loomis.
  • Lower per-incident fees: $7.00 for address correction against Loomis's $20.00, $2.00 for a signature against $5.75, and $7.25 for COD against $13.00. See the fees table above.

When to Use Loomis vs Canada Post

Use Loomis when...Use Canada Post when...
The package is over 30 kg, up to 68 kg (150 lb)Shipping light parcels to homes, where no residential fee applies
It has to arrive by 9 am or noon the next business dayThe receiver needs a delivery as late as 8 pm
It has to arrive on a Saturday, and you will pay for itThe address is a PO box or a rural route
You want a second delivery attempt includedYou want $100 of coverage on a light parcel without declaring it
How to choose between Loomis and Canada Post

How to Choose Between Loomis and Canada Post

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Check the weight and size
Under 30 kg and under 2 m? Canada Post is worth comparing on price. Heavier or larger? Loomis's 68 kg (150 lb) ceiling takes over.
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Check the address
A home address adds Loomis's $5.00 residential surcharge, and a PO box or rural route rules Loomis out. A business address in a major city opens up Express 9:00 and 12:00.
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Check the guarantee
Neither carrier guarantees its cheapest service. With Loomis Ground or Canada Post Regular Parcel, the delivery time is a target, not a promise, so you get nothing back if the parcel arrives late. Canada Post spells this out in its delivery standards: outside its guarantee, every delivery time is an estimate. If the date matters, pick a guaranteed service.
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Loomis vs Canada Post, Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loomis cheaper than Canada Post?

It depends on the parcel. On published per-incident fees, Canada Post is lower on most lines: address correction is $7.00 against Loomis's $20.00, signature $2.00 against $5.75, and its fee schedules list no residential surcharge, where Loomis adds $5.00 per shipment. Loomis is lower on a redirect and a one-time pickup, and weight is the big exception: over 30 kg, Canada Post charges a $300.00 out-of-spec surcharge, while Loomis takes packages up to 68 kg (150 lb) as standard. The base rate for your exact route decides it, so compare both live.


Loomis vs Canada Post, what are the weight limits?

Loomis accepts packages up to 68 kg (150 lb), 108 in on one side and 165 in in length plus girth, with no limit on the total weight or number of pieces in a shipment. Canada Post's ceiling is 30 kg, with no dimension over 2 m and length plus girth up to 3 m.


Do Loomis and Canada Post deliver on weekends?

Neither delivers parcels on weekends as standard. Loomis sells paid Saturday delivery and pickup to and from select cities and postal codes; Canada Post states it delivers Monday to Friday only. See our Loomis Delivery Times guide.


Which includes more liability, Loomis or Canada Post?

On Canada Post's guaranteed services, Canada Post. Canada Post includes $100 on Priority, Xpresspost and Expedited Parcel, and charges $2.75 for that coverage on Regular Parcel. Loomis covers $2.00 per pound up to $100 per shipment, whichever is less, so an undeclared 10 lb parcel is covered for $20 with Loomis and $100 on Canada Post Expedited Parcel. Declare a value with Loomis if the contents are worth more.


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Sources

Loomis figures are sourced from official Loomis Express documentation. Canada Post figures are Canada Post's own published claims. Last updated: November 3, 2026.