Ottawa approves end of Canada Post door-to-door mail: what you need to know

Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound announced sweeping changes today aimed at shoring up Canada Post’s finances in response to a decline in letter mail and the Crown corporation’s small share of the parcel market.

The changes include more community mailboxes, slower delivery times and hiring part-time staff for weekends.

Dan Kelly, the president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says this is the best move for the survival of Canada Post.

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