Nearly a week after Canada Post employees went on strike across the country, federal, provincial and territorial governments say Canadians will continue to receive vital government mail and financial support checks through other means. states that it is possible.
The strike halted mail delivery across the country. Only some government checks are still being mailed.
agreement An agreement between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) allows some unionized employees to receive federal support payments during labor disputes. These payments include the Canada Child Benefit, Old Age Security, and the Canada Pension Plan.
service canada Most recipients of these federal financial aid payments (94 to 98 percent) say they receive their funds through direct deposit.
the federal government says Employment Insurance (EI) customers can contact Service Canada if they have an “urgent need.” Service Canada says it can arrange for checks to be delivered to your home.
The Canada Post strike is hitting Canada’s northern regions and vulnerable communities hard. Ottawa food banks, which receive most of their donations by mail, warn the disruption is severely impacting their ability to serve customers.
Almost all other government aid payments and communications will not be mailed during the strike. Most states and territories allow you to pick up your support check at a government office. We are also encouraging people to switch to online payments or direct deposit where possible.
in ontariowelfare and disability assistance checks will not be mailed. A state government spokesperson said about 2.5% of recipients are still receiving money by mailed check.
“Plans are in place to ensure customers receive their payments on time through our field offices,” a spokesperson said in an email to CBC News.
Ontarians who receive disability benefits by mail will be contacted by their local office and told where to send their check at the end of the month, the spokesperson added.
In Quebec, long list of payments It will be distributed through most state service offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“The Quebec government is working hard to ensure that thousands of government program beneficiaries receive their checks,” the provincial government’s website states.
british columbia government It warned that lines could be long as people come to ministries to collect their payments.
“Please bring your ID and wait for staff to assist you,” the state’s website says.
Postal workers have agreed to deliver checks for Alberta Seniors Benefits and Alberta Pension. Alberta government says We also use a “temporary email service.”
Albertans will be notified by the provincial government if there is government mail they need to receive. Anyone who needs to send mail to the Government of Alberta can drop it off at the following locations: designated regional officeno stamps required.
Manitoba also opened Where to pick up and return checks and other important government mail.
saskatchewan, prince edward island, new brunswick, newfoundland and labrador, nova scotia and yukon territory Everyone has plans as well.
The Northwest Territories government told CBC News it is using couriers, trucking companies and airlines to transport essential mail.
Residents who normally receive income support or senior home heating subsidies by mail can pick up their checks at the Educational, Cultural and Employment Services Center or contact a customer navigator to request other options.
“Our staff stands ready to assist customers and make arrangements to ensure they receive benefits,” a spokesperson for the Northwest Territories said in a statement to CBC News.
A Nunavut government spokesperson said Nunavut has found other ways to transport and deliver supplies between communities.
Government IDs and documents can be delivered through Nunavut’s “robust freight network that the Government of Nunavut regularly uses to transport documents and goods,” the territory told CBC News. said in a statement.
“Government Liaison Office” In each community, it may be used to support local distribution of government documents shipped to the community. ”
A total of 55,000 Canada Post employees went on strike on November 15, after a year of negotiations with the Crown Corporation over a new collective agreement. Both sides remain at the negotiating table.
