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Member Update: Canada Post Appears at House of Commons Committee

Canada Post recently appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates as part of its ongoing study of Canada Post’s Transformation Plan. CPAA National President Dwayne Jones previously appeared before the same committee in October 2025 to share the perspective of rural postmasters and the communities they serve.

During the recent hearing, Canada Post President and CEO Doug Ettinger was asked about the status of the Transformation Plan and whether it would be made public. He indicated that decisions regarding the release of the plan rest with the Government, and that discussions between Canada Post and the Government continue regarding elements of the proposal that have not yet been approved.

Mr. Ettinger also confirmed that Canada Post’s network assessment will examine factors such as traffic and revenue at individual locations. Importantly, he stated that no decisions have been made regarding specific post offices and that Canada Post is focused on developing an appropriate engagement process before any decisions are considered.

CPAA recognizes that discussions about assessments and potential changes can create uncertainty. However, it is important to note that Canada Post has publicly stated that no decisions have been made and that community feedback will be considered as part of the process.

CPAA continues to engage directly with government officials to ensure they understand the importance of maintaining postal services in rural, remote, Northern, and Indigenous communities. We are also continuing to highlight the critical role rural post offices play in connecting Canadians and supporting local economies.

As more information becomes available regarding the assessment process and opportunities for engagement, we will keep members informed. In the meantime, CPAA remains focused on ensuring that the voices of postmasters and the communities they serve are heard throughout this process. Thank you, as always, for the essential role you play in keeping Canadians connected.

~CPAA National Website, June 26, 2026

CPAA Releases 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Advocacy Toolkit

Member Update: Canada Post Appears at House of Commons Committee

CPAA has launched an advocacy toolkit to support members in advancing our 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission recommendations with elected representatives and in their communities. The toolkit provides everything members need to make their voices heard as the federal government prepares Budget 2026.

What We Are Asking For

CPAA’s pre-budget submission to the Government of Canada calls for two targeted investments in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

The first recommendation asks the federal government to modernize the postal network by repositioning local post offices as multi-service community hubs. This would expand access to government services, financial services, and connectivity for Canadians in underserved regions, while reducing reliance on centralized delivery models that are both costlier and less reliable.

The second recommendation calls for expanding the federal Nutrition North program to include a Canada Post delivery stream. Rather than relying solely on a retail subsidy model, this approach would route essential goods directly to Indigenous communities through Canada Post, improving affordability, accountability, and equity in program delivery.

Together, these recommendations would strengthen food security, support local employment, and ensure that Canadians in rural and remote regions have consistent, reliable access to the services they depend on.

How CPAA Members Can Help

The advocacy toolkit gives members practical tools to support these priorities directly. CPAA members are encouraged to send the included template letter to Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne at minister-ministre@fin.gc.ca, personalizing it with details about their community, their post office, and the real difference local postal services make where they live and work. The toolkit also includes ready-to-use social media posts for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X to help amplify CPAA’s message online.

The more voices the federal government hears from postal workers across the country, the stronger our case becomes.

Download the toolkit and take action today.

For questions about CPAA’s advocacy efforts or pre-budget submission, contact Jennifer Harnden at Kit Public Affairs at jharnden@kitpublicaffairs.ca.

~CPAA National Office Website, June 16, 2026

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