Courier companies ramp up as Canada Post uncertainty causes business increase
TORONTO — Courier companies say they’re seeing an increase in volume as a possible work stoppage looms at Canada Post.
UPS Canada has hired approximately 300 new staff across the country and says it is already seeing a sharp increase in business volume as Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers appear unlikely to reach a new contract.
Canada Post says a 72-hour notice delivered to the union on Tuesday does not necessarily mean it will shut down on Friday, and CUPW has vowed to not go on strike and stay at the bargaining table — but no talks are scheduled.
Purolator says it has also seen a significant increase in shipping volume.