Canada Post Strike: Saskatchewan Mail Carriers Still Standing Their Ground

LUMSDEN, SK — October 30, 2025

The Canada Post labour dispute continues to drag on like an overdue package from Moose Jaw to Montreal. What began as a full-scale national walkout on September 25 has now shifted into rotating strikes, leaving Saskatchewan residents wondering when—or if—their mail will show up.

The Roots of the Dispute

At the heart of the strike are reforms proposed by Ottawa: scaling back door-to-door delivery, converting some rural post offices, and expanding the use of centralized community mailboxes. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says these changes threaten jobs and unfairly burden rural communities—especially in provinces like Saskatchewan, where long distances and harsh weather already make mail delivery a challenge.

CUPW spokespersons have accused the federal government of “throwing rural people to the dogs,” arguing that cuts will deepen the divide between urban and rural Canadians. Canada Post’s management insists the reforms are necessary to modernize operations, citing declining letter mail volumes and rising delivery costs.

Saskatchewan’s Situation

Saskatchewan’s postal workers have been particularly vocal. Rotating picket lines have appeared across Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and smaller communities like Battleford and Yorkton. While some mail is moving through, the stop-start pattern has slowed everything from personal letters to business invoices.

The provincial government says it’s “prepared” for service disruptions, advising citizens to switch to online billing and direct deposit wherever possible. Meanwhile, local councils—including Battleford’s—are demanding more transparency from Canada Post about how rural services will be affected in the long run.

For now, residents should expect delays in everything from parcel deliveries to prescription refills. Canada Post continues to process priority shipments and international parcels first, leaving standard mail somewhere near the bottom of Santa’s naughty list.

What Happens Next

Negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post are ongoing. Legal experts note the federal government could intervene with back-to-work legislation if the disruption worsens, but for now, both sides are staying stubbornly polite about not budging.

Until then, expect to see picket lines outside your local post office and that birthday card from Aunt Linda arriving sometime between Halloween and Christmas.