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May 19, 2022, 09:00 ET New stamp offers opportunity to support Ukrainians in time of dire need

Donations from sales of special fundraising stamp will go to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation OTTAWA, ON, May 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Recognizing the generosity of Canadians in times of need, Canada Post has...

May 16, 2022, 13:00 ET New stamps bring attention to Canada's Endangered whales

Stamp issue highlights five magnificent animals that have Endangered populations VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post is issuing a set of stamps this week to raise awareness about the...

May 12, 2022, 14:37 ET Canada Post introduces new state-of-the-art parcel sorting facility

The naming of the Albert Jackson Processing Centre pays respect to an important legacy SCARBOROUGH, ON, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post today unveiled its new leading-edge zero-carbon parcel sorting ...

May 11, 2022, 13:00 ET Media Advisory - Canada Post to highlight Endangered whales in Canadian waters

VANCOUVER, BC, May 11, 2022 /CNW/ - On Monday, May 16, in Vancouver, Canada Post will unveil new stamps to celebrate the remarkable beauty and diversity of whales found in Canadian waters, and to...

May 09, 2022, 12:34 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Canada Post to hold special naming ceremony at unveiling event of new parcel processing facility built to respond to online shopping booming demand

TORONTO, May 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post invites you to a special naming ceremony at the unveiling event of our new 585,000-square-foot parcel processing facility on Thursday, May 12 in Scarborough...

May 06, 2022, 10:47 ET Canada Post and Membertou celebrate new Community Hub with expanded services and support for local businesses

President and CEO Doug Ettinger proud to join Membertou Chief and CEO Terry Paul to celebrate the opening of new pilot Community Hub, the first post office in this community MEMBERTOU, NS, May 6,...

May 04, 2022, 14:32 ET Canada Post segment reports $490-million loss for 2021

Higher revenue across all lines of business partially offset by increased costs OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $490 million in 2021, as higher costs...

Apr 26, 2022, 10:23 ET Media Advisory - Canada Post and community leaders officially open the Membertou Community Hub

MEMBERTOU, NS, April 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post and the Membertou community invite you to the ceremonial grand opening of the Membertou Community Hub on Friday, May 6. Beginning at 8:45 am AT, with ...

Apr 21, 2022, 12:01 ET Canada Post issues new stamp honouring Salome Bey

Singer, playwright, composer, mentor, actor and director celebrated for her many achievements TORONTO, April 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post is launching a new commemorative stamp celebrating Salome...

Apr 14, 2022, 10:43 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Canada Post to honor Salome Bey, Canada's First Lady of the Blues, with new stamp

TORONTO, April 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post invites you to celebrate the life and work of Salome Bey, award winning singer-songwriter, composer, producer, director, and actor, with the unveiling of a ...

Apr 12, 2022, 09:00 ET Stamp casts light on important Islamic festivals

Image of intricately designed lantern celebrates Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha EDMONTON, AB, April 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post issued its latest stamp celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,...

Apr 07, 2022, 10:00 ET New stamp raises awareness of organ and tissue donation

OTTAWA, ON, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ - More than 4,400 Canadians are waiting for a donation of a life-saving organ, and many more, for healthy tissue to recover from a potentially fatal illness. Today,...

Mar 31, 2022, 10:00 ET Canada Post opens community hub pilot site in Membertou, Nova Scotia

New type of post office, developed in partnership with local First Nation, offers expanded range of products and services to meet the needs of postal customers and local businesses MEMBERTOU, NS,...

Mar 16, 2022, 09:18 ET Canada Post Community Foundation accepting grant applications

New $50,000 Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant introduced OTTAWA, ON, March 16, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2022....

Mar 01, 2022, 10:16 ET Canada Post welcomes spring with calla stamp issue

Elegant flower popular for weddings, other important occasions OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post is bringing a touch of class to its well-loved flower series with today's release of a...

Feb 06, 2022, 10:30 ET Canada Post issues stamp to mark the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Canada's longest-reigning monarch has appeared on more than 70 stamps OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen...

Feb 03, 2022, 10:14 ET Canada Post announces 25 recipients of the 2021 Awards for Indigenous Students

Since 2004, more than 400 winners have been recognized OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post is proud to announce the 25 winners of the 2021 Awards for Indigenous Students. Created in 2004,...

Jan 21, 2022, 13:30 ET Canada Post honours groundbreaking jazz singer Eleanor Collins

Canada's first lady of jazz hosted her own national show in the early days of television VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post today unveiled a special stamp to honour acclaimed Canadian...

Jan 17, 2022, 10:00 ET Media Advisory - Canada Post to recognize groundbreaking jazz singer Eleanor Collins with new stamp

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada Post invites you to an online unveiling of a special stamp in honour of acclaimed Canadian jazz singer Eleanor Collins, Friday, January 21, at 1 pm, ET. The...

Dec 20, 2021, 10:00 ET Indigenous leaders, legendary singers, and vintage travel posters and carousels among subjects in Canada's 2022 stamp program

Other stamps will shine a spotlight on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, organ and tissue donation and endangered whales OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2021 /CNW/ -The 2022 Canadian stamp program...

Nov 26, 2021, 11:56 ET Canada Post makes mail and parcel delivery more accessible to all customers

Delivery accommodation program offers solutions for people with functional limitations and health conditions OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - As temperatures drop and weather conditions make...

Nov 25, 2021, 11:30 ET Internationally renowned Margaret Atwood featured on new stamp

Prolific, award-winning author one of Canada's most successful literary figures TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Post today unveiled a new commemorative stamp to honour literary giant Margaret...

Nov 22, 2021, 10:00 ET Media Advisory - Canada Post recognizes acclaimed writer Margaret Atwood with new stamp

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Post invites you to attend the unveiling of a special stamp in honour of renowned Canadian writer, Margaret Atwood, at the Toronto Reference Library on Thursday, ...

Nov 19, 2021, 11:30 ET Canada Post segment reports $264-million loss before tax in third quarter

Loss consistent with prior year as revenue gains offset by increased costs OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $264 million in the third quarter, a slight...

Nov 18, 2021, 17:30 ET New stamp honours trailblazing singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie

REGINA, SK, Nov. 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post unveiled a stamp paying tribute to one of Canada's most successful singer-songwriters – Buffy Sainte-Marie, C.C. Believed to have been born on the ...