Canada Post Strike Ends, Delivery Delays Expected

Canada Post workers have been ordered back to work after a 32-day strike, which left millions of parcels delayed and raised concerns about postal reliability as the holidays approach. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board mandated the return following Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon's directive, and the expired contract has been extended until May 2025 to allow further negotiations. Despite operations resuming, Canada Post warns that existing backlogs will cause delivery delays into the new year. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is challenging the government's intervention, with hearings scheduled for January. Small businesses, such as Regina jeweler Kimberly Lewis, have expressed relief at the strike's end but noted its significant impact on operations. This situation underscores the ongoing tensions between public service needs and competitive pressures.