COVID-19: Moving to Level 2 medical masks for all employees
Canada Post is moving to provide all employees with disposable Level 2 medical masks as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance pandemic safety measures. These medical procedure masks are proven to offer high levels of protection against COVID-19.
2022/01/27
Decision on cease-and-desist application filed by CUPW
Canada Post has received a decision from Arbitrator Burkett regarding a cease-and-desist application filed by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The Arbitrator has ruled that we can proceed with our current Mandatory Vaccine Practice. That means any employee not in compliance with the practice after November 26, 2021 will be placed on Leave Without Pay. In the meantime, an arbitration regarding the Practice will proceed further.
A hearing was held on Wednesday, November 24,th after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) filed an application for a temporary cease-and-desist order. Canada Post respects the arbitration process and fully participated in the hearing, as did CUPW.
We understand this has been a challenging time for all employees and we thank you for your continued patience. Our commitment throughout the pandemic has been to ensure we are taking the necessary steps to keep employees safe and that continues to be our primary focus.
2021/11/25
Canada Post’s new mandatory vaccination practice
Canada Post has formalized a vaccination practice in line with the federal government’s approach, after consultations with all bargaining agents. Our practice requires all employees to be fully vaccinated.
2021/10/28
COVID-19 vaccination practice being developed for all employees
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada Post has followed the guidance of federal and local public health agencies.
Canada Post is currently in the process of developing its vaccine practice in line with the approach recently outlined by the federal government.
2021/10/14
Read a CEO Update and watch a video about our 10-year Health and Safety Strategy
Here is Doug Ettinger’s CEO Update and a video in which he and Charles Brewer, Chief Operating Officer, launch the new 10-year Health and Safety Strategy that will change the conversations, expectations and outcomes on safety at Canada Post.
2021/05/10
COVID-19: Employees encouraged to get vaccinated when eligible
Many provinces and territories are logging a large number of new COVID-19 cases. Hospitalizations and case numbers in Ontario, for example, recently reached an all-time high. With public health units across the country grappling with Canada’s third wave of the pandemic, it is important you seek the latest information about vaccine eligibility in your area.
2021/05/04
Doug Ettinger thanks employees for two important accomplishments
The latest CEO Update highlights your incredible efforts to keep pace with demand as our capacity was overwhelmed by heavy parcel volumes. It includes a video showcasing the positive response to our free postcard campaign.
2021/03/29
COVID-19 Vaccinations
With the availability of COVID-19 vaccines gradually increasing in the country, access to vaccinations is starting for some Canada Post employees. Health Canada is promoting vaccinations as one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the impact of the disease. Vaccine rollouts are managed by provincial and territorial governments, so timing may vary. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations and local availability, employees should refer to federal, provincial and territorial public health websites.
Information for employees who are eligible and choose to get vaccinated:
- Where feasible, employees should arrange this outside of work hours. We realize that for some employees, appointments may not be available outside of work hours. Employees who can only get vaccinated during work hours must use their Personal Days.
- Employees with a flexible work schedule who cannot get vaccinated outside of typical work hours should consider discussing a small schedule change with their team leader.
- Employees who have used all their Personal Days can ask their team leader about accessing special leave.
- If at any time, a local public health authority approaches Canada Post to offer vaccination clinics to our employees at a given facility, we will inform employees.
- People who have received a vaccine (whether one dose or two) must still follow all the COVID-19 safety practices. These include wearing an approved face covering, keeping 2 metres of physical distance, frequent hand washing, and performing a daily self-assessment before reporting to work.
2021/03/26
Canada Post is delivering free postcards across the country. Doug Ettinger explains why
Through the “Write Here Write Now” program, Canada Post will deliver 13.5 million postcards, one to every residential address in the country. In this CEO Update, Doug Ettinger shares how the campaign will help everyone stay in touch when it matters.
2021/02/24