Canada Post May Be in Even Worse Shape After the Strike—Unless It Pivots

Canada Post vehicles sit covered in snow at a distribution facility after a strike that has lasted more than four weeks, in Ottawa on Dec. 13, 2024. The Canadian Press/Patrick Doyle

Experts say the Canada Post strike may have pushed some customers away for good, leaving the cash-strapped Crown corporation in even worse shape and forcing a big shift in strategy.

Workers are set to return Tuesday after a month-long stoppage that prompted tens of thousands of businesses and individuals to turn to private carriers for delivery of their packages.