Canada Post is changing. Some might say it’s simply adapting to the times. Many have opted out of using mail service for letters, occasional greetings, and paying bills. Email, on-line banking, and social media are “free” and there’s no time delay. Yet the post office is busier than ever, wrestling with boxes & more boxes.
Did you ever wonder how Amazon can afford to send a tiny inexpensive item in a big box and not charge you any shipping? And charities, how can they afford to send all those plea packs of cards and labels?
I tried wading through Canadian postal rates online and found one statement that I think says it all - “SHIP MORE, SAVE MORE.” Businesses/corporations from small to large to ginormous benefit from reduced shipping rates while postal service for individuals just keeps getting higher. Have you noticed how expensive it’s getting to mail a care package to family these days? How about that “little” transportation surcharge? If Grandma sends you cookies you should thank her profusely. They are worth their weight in gold!
Canada Post is just another one of those government services that serves the bigger guys and socks it hard to the individual. I do have to hand it to our local post office workers though. I have found that they will try their best to find you the best deal for what you’re trying to accomplish.
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February 18, 2023
I want to see more
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