Industrial Inquiry Commission hearings to continue next week

February 14, 2025, 12:44 pm

As you know, Canada Post is participating in hearings as the Industrial Inquiry Commission (IIC) reviews the key issues in the collective bargaining dispute with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), as well as the company’s broader financial situation and competitiveness.

The next round of hearings is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20. Canada Post will use the opportunity to present important recommendations to help the company better respond to the evolving needs of Canadians and businesses in a financially sustainable way.

We will share a link with employees who want to watch the hearings when it is available. There is a limit to the number of people who can view the hearings live, so employees are encouraged to sign in early. Viewers will be able to watch the hearings live, but not participate.

In the meantime, anyone interested in reading Canada Post’s submissions to the Commission or viewing the first two days of hearings last month can find them here.

About the Industrial Inquiry Commission

Established by the Minister of Labour in December, the IIC comes at a critically important time for Canada’s postal service as we work to respond to the changing needs of Canadians and address the significant challenges facing the company.

The IIC is being led by William Kaplan, a highly respected expert in arbitration and mediation who is familiar with Canada Post. It has been directed to examine the key issues with respect to the collective bargaining dispute; and more specifically:

• Canada Post’s financial situation;
• the company’s need to diversify or alter its delivery models in response to current business demands;
• Canada Post’s viability as it is currently configured;
• the union’s negotiated commitments to job security and full-time employment; and
• the need to protect the health and safety of employees.

Report expected in May

A first round of public hearings was held on Monday, January 27, and Tuesday, January 28. During the hearings, Canada Post senior leaders presented on the company’s financial challenges and our need for flexibility to fight for our future.

A third round of hearings is scheduled for March 25.

The IIC is expected to present its report to the Minister by May 15.

Keeping you informed

We’ll continue to provide updates on the work of the IIC and negotiations with CUPW as they become available.

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