Minister Lightbound Annoucement

On September 25, 2025 Minister Lightbound announced that the government isaccepting the recommendations in the report issued by Industrial InquiryCommissioner William Kaplan on May 15, 2025.

Minister Lightbound stated that:

• The government is repealing the 1994 moratorium on post-office closures in

  
  

  rural areas.

• Canada Post has been instructed to propose a plan that ensures service

  
  

  continues in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities despite the lifting of

  
  

  the moratorium.

• Canada Post has an obligation to serve every community in Canada.

  
  

  Despite the government’s assurances that Canada Post must continue to deliver to

  
  

  every community in Canada, CPAA is concerned about these changes and will be

  
  

  fighting to ensure our members voices are heard.

  
  

  Over the course of the last day, we have seen an outcry of support from Canadians

  
  

  across the country who want to ensure that post offices in rural, remote, and

  
  

  Indigenous communities are protected. As our members know, CPAA offices and

  
  

  mail delivery are a lifeline for members of these communities. We encourage

  
  

  members—and friends, family, neighbours, and all residents in your communities—

  
  

  to keep making your voices heard on this important issue.

  
  

  CPAA is actively working to ensure that our members have a seat at the table as

  
  

  decision makers consider these regulatory changes. We understand the importance

  
  

  of this development, and we will continue to update our website as more

  
  

  information becomes available.

  
  

  More information

• You can find a copy of CPAA’s submissions to Commissioner Kaplan here.

  
  

  CPAA’s submissions underscored that, as reflected in the annual reports

  
  

  published by Canada Post, CPAA remains the most economical mode of

  
  

  delivery to Canadians.