Canada Post Begins Layoffs Amid Ongoing Mediation with CUPW
On October 30, 2025, negotiators from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) met with Canada Post and federal mediators for the first time since October 3 to resume contract negotiations.
The union aims to find common ground and advance talks, with further discussions planned in the coming days, according to a CUPW news release. Despite this, rotating strikes by CUPW members continue. In Quebec, members have escalated their action by refusing to process and deliver unaddressed flyers known as Neighbourhood Mail.
“We all have a part to play in our fight for public services, good jobs and a sustainable public post office. The negotiators thank all members for their continued support,” said Jan Simpson, CUPW National President.
Meanwhile, Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, responsible for Canada Post, has signaled readiness to approve significant job cuts. Experts estimate that up to 10,000 jobs could be eliminated as part of restructuring efforts at the Crown Corporation.
This week, the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates heard testimony from Minister Lightbound regarding these changes.
Key Developments
- CUPW resumed negotiations on October 30 after nearly a month.
- Rotating strikes and flyer delivery refusals continue, intensifying labor actions.
- Minister Lightbound supports large-scale job reductions amid restructuring.
- Potential threat of 10,000 job losses at Canada Post.
Author’s summary: Canada Post’s ongoing restructuring triggers layoffs and strikes, as union talks progress amid government plans that could cut up to 10,000 jobs.
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