A Canada Post sign is seen in Montreal on Aug. 19, 2025. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
The CEO of Canada Post says he supports the government’s plans to bolster the Crown corporation’s finances and hinted that major workforce reductions could be on the horizon.
Doug Ettinger’s remarks were delivered this week via an open letter as a national strike by postal workers continues. The strike is a reaction to the sweeping changes announced by Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound on Sept. 25, which he said are necessary to curb Canada Post’s financial losses as mail volumes continue to decline.
