Public Works Minister Jean-Yves Duclos urged Canada Post to collaborate with its unions to address financial challenges following a pre-tax loss of $748 million, says Blacklock's Reporter.Duclos highlighted the fierce competition from non-union entities such as Amazon as a significant factor."There's an opportunity to boost revenues amid the surging demand for package deliveries nationwide," Duclos emphasized. "Simultaneously, there's potential to trim expenses by collaborating with unions."While Duclos didn't delve into specifics, Canada Post's annual report pointed out a decline in its parcel delivery market share from 62% to 29% since 2019 due to competition from private couriers. The report cautioned that without adjustments to align with current Canadian needs, Canada Post could face unsustainable losses in the coming years."It's going to be a concerted effort to enhance the competitiveness of the postal service," Duclos remarked. "The landscape has evolved, especially post-COVID-19, with an influx of new competitors who often offer lower wages and benefits."Cabinet advisors have long suggested reducing daily mail to alternate-day delivery, a move projected to save an average of $74 million annually, as indicated in a 2016 federal task force report."The Canadian Postal Service Charter mandates five-day-a-week mail delivery, which contrasts with the preferences expressed by surveyed Canadians," noted the task force report.In 2022, the Department of Public Works conducted surveys among business owners, primary users of postal services, to gauge reactions to cost-cutting proposals. A significant majority expressed support for measures such as transitioning from door-to-door home delivery to community mailboxes and reducing mail delivery frequency to every second business day.Canada Post has not reported a profit since 2017, with subsequent losses totaling $2.99 billion..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Public Works Minister Jean-Yves Duclos urged Canada Post to collaborate with its unions to address financial challenges following a pre-tax loss of $748 million, says Blacklock's Reporter.Duclos highlighted the fierce competition from non-union entities such as Amazon as a significant factor."There's an opportunity to boost revenues amid the surging demand for package deliveries nationwide," Duclos emphasized. "Simultaneously, there's potential to trim expenses by collaborating with unions."While Duclos didn't delve into specifics, Canada Post's annual report pointed out a decline in its parcel delivery market share from 62% to 29% since 2019 due to competition from private couriers. The report cautioned that without adjustments to align with current Canadian needs, Canada Post could face unsustainable losses in the coming years."It's going to be a concerted effort to enhance the competitiveness of the postal service," Duclos remarked. "The landscape has evolved, especially post-COVID-19, with an influx of new competitors who often offer lower wages and benefits."Cabinet advisors have long suggested reducing daily mail to alternate-day delivery, a move projected to save an average of $74 million annually, as indicated in a 2016 federal task force report."The Canadian Postal Service Charter mandates five-day-a-week mail delivery, which contrasts with the preferences expressed by surveyed Canadians," noted the task force report.In 2022, the Department of Public Works conducted surveys among business owners, primary users of postal services, to gauge reactions to cost-cutting proposals. A significant majority expressed support for measures such as transitioning from door-to-door home delivery to community mailboxes and reducing mail delivery frequency to every second business day.Canada Post has not reported a profit since 2017, with subsequent losses totaling $2.99 billion..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
