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Union challenges move to end Canada door-to-door mail

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Ottawa (AFP) – The union representing Canadian postal workers Wednesday challenged the post office’s controversial decision to phase out door-to-door mail delivery, saying in court filings that it is unconstitutional. The move aims to save 8,000 postal jobs which the Canadian Union of Postal Workers estimates will be lost if Canadians are forced to collect … Read more

Postal Banking to the rescue in both Canada and the U.S.

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OTTAWA, June 4, 2014 – A study of banks and payday lending companies in the United States and Canada shows a real need for a postal bank exists, especially in areas where post offices abound but few banks offer their services. The paper, presented at the 22nd Rutgers University Conference on Postal and Delivery Economics, … Read more

Canada Post can ‘reinvent itself,’ says its CEO

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Despite the increased costs of postage, a steady decline in the use of letter mail and continuing cuts to its workforce, Canada Post has a future, says the man who heads the Crown corporation. “This institution has incredible capacity to reinvent itself,” said Canada Post president and CEO Deepak Chopra in a feature interview on … Read more

Postal Workers to Canada Post: Turn It Around By Creating New and Better Services

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Save Canada Post / Media Release May 5, 2014 For Immediate Release | [PDF] OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is stepping up its campaign for better postal services and innovations such as postal banking in the wake of Canada Post’s latest annual report. “Our postal system is a valuable public service … Read more

Canada Post preparing for half as much mail, CEO says

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Canada Post is preparing for a 50 per cent drop in the volume of mail and will have to reinvent itself over the next five years, says CEO Deepak Chopra. The Crown corporation, which is weathering a blast of criticism from the public for its decision to end home delivery and raise postal rates, faces … Read more