In a significant development, Canada Post has announced that it currently has no scheduled meetings with the union representing its postal workers, signaling a potential standoff in negotiations.

The Crown corporation is awaiting 22workable solutions22 from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) before any further discussions can take place. A statement from Canada Post emphasized the need for the union to revisit its proposals in light of the company’s pressing financial challenges.

Canada Post has expressed that their commitment to reaching new collective agreements remains intact. 22We’ll continue to keep our employees and all Canadians informed,22 they stated, as concerns grow regarding the ongoing negotiations that have left employees and consumers in limbo.

Meanwhile, the CUPW has reacted strongly, accusing Canada Post of not negotiating in good faith. They pointed out that management has remained rigid regarding their 22final offers, 22despite a recent union-administered vote that rejected these terms.

The union provided additional proposals aimed at comprehensive changes, yet Canada Post has reportedly dismissed these suggestions, maintaining that the union's proposals would exacerbate operational costs.

As both sides continue to grapple with the negotiations, a potential strike looms. Currently, CUPW members have implemented an overtime ban, exacerbating the challenges for the postal service.

Financially, Canada Post is in a precarious position, having declared a staggering loss of $407 million in the second quarter of 2025. This staggering figure represents the largest quarterly loss on record for the company, underscoring the urgent need for exceptional solutions.

In a recent report suggesting Canada Post is 22effectively insolvent,22 experts have proposed various reforms to restore profitability, including the reduction of daily deliveries and the expansion of weekend services.

The CUPW remains steadfast, asserting that they are not engaging in negotiations that would result in rollbacks for postal workers. 22We are committed to achieving fair agreements that respect postal workers and serve the public,22 they asserted, calling for Canada Post to seriously engage with their proposals.