Montreal small business says Canada Post strike is hurting holiday sales [Video]

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the Canada Post strike has cost $1.5 billion for small operations. Outgoing sales and incoming revenues are both affected.

The owner of La Ribouldingue game and toy store in Plaza Vaudreuil, Lucie Bourbonnais, says online toy sales are down because clients think they can’t deliver, even with a red banner on the website assuring customers they can.

“We’ve always dealt with Canada Post exclusively. Obviously with the strike, we had to turn around and find some other alternatives,” she says. 

Jasmin Guenette of the CFIB says that usually 25 per cent to 40 per cent of sales happen during holiday season, but probably not this year.

“The strike at Canada Post is costing small businesses in Canada $76 million every day,” he says.

With the strike heading into another week, Bourbonnais is glad the Quebec retail council helps members deliver through the …