Canada Post begins layoffs, continues in mediation with CUPW

Friday, October 31, 2025 | Ottawa, ON

By Mary P. Brooke | Island Social Trends

Talks resume after long break

On October 30, negotiators from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) for both postal bargaining units met with Canada Post representatives and federal mediators for the first time since October 3. The discussions aimed to restart stalled negotiations and explore paths toward an agreement.

CUPW stated that further meetings will take place in the coming days to advance the ongoing dialogue.

Continued union action

While mediation continues, CUPW members have maintained their rotating strikes. Workers in the Quebec Region persist in refusing to process or deliver unaddressed promotional mail, also known as Neighbourhood Mail.

“We all have a part to play in our fight for public services, good jobs and a sustainable public post office. The negotiators thank all members for their continued support,” said Jan Simpson, CUPW National President.

Government and corporate response

Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Joël Lightbound, who oversees Canada Post, noted his readiness to authorize significant job reductions as part of the corporation’s restructuring efforts.

Experts have suggested that as many as 10,000 positions could be eliminated as the Crown corporation implements operational changes. Earlier this week, the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates received testimony from Minister Lightbound on the issue.

Author’s Summary

Amid ongoing mediation with CUPW, Canada Post initiates layoffs that may affect up to 10,000 workers, signaling a major transformation within the national postal service.

Island Social Trends — 2025-11-02