Canada Post ramps up operations after strike [Video]

Canada Post is ramping up its operations following a month-long strike but there’s no guarantee mail or packages will be delivered by Christmas because of the backlog.

While many residents have shipped with other carriers, Sarah Hedges-Chou has decided to send Christmas gifts to Edmonton with Canada Post.

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“I don’t think it will get there in time. From what I’ve heard, there’s quite a backlog but I’m happy to ship with Canada Post and support the union,” she said. “It’s a bit of a convenience thing, Canada Post is in our neighborhood…and it’s a lot cheaper too.”

After a month-long strike, Canada Post said, “mail and parcels are being processed on a first-in, first-out basis, meaning the items in the network the longest are processed first.”

“On-time service guarantees continue to be suspended as we …