Canadians got a big surprise late Thursday afternoon, when the union representing Canada's postal workers suddenly called for a nationwide strike .

The move came hours after the federal government announced major reforms to Canada Post , instructing the Crown corporation to end home delivery and close some rural mail outlets.

Canada Post lost $448 million before tax in the first half of 2025, following a loss before tax of $30 million in the first half of 2024.

And Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the corporation is losing approximately $10 million per day — despite the federal government providing a $1-billion injection earlier this year to keep it operational.

Canada Post welcomed the changes. But the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it was "out

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