Canada Post Layoffs: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

Canada Post is a Crown corporation that serves as Canada’s primary postal service provider, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario.

Founded in 1867 as Royal Mail Canada and rebranded as Canada Post in 1981, the organization provides mail and parcel delivery, logistics, and e-commerce shipping solutions across the country. Canada Post operates one of the largest distribution networks in Canada, serving individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

The company employs roughly 68,000 people, with a majority of staff working in unionized positions. Roles Canada Post include mail carriers, sorting facility workers, customer service representatives, logistics coordinators, and administrative staff.

As a government-owned entity, Canada Post plays a key role in national communications and commerce.

Latest Canada Post Layoff Update

Oct. 28, 2025: Canada Post has eliminated dozens of management positions as it navigates an ongoing labour dispute.

In Canada, non-unionized employees at the Crown corporation are entitled to significant compensation (up to 24 months’ pay) when fired or let go. This includes salary, bonuses, commissions, and benefits.

📲 Use our Severance Pay Calculator to get a free estimate in seconds.

A wrongful dismissal occurs if Canada Post terminates you without cause — or incorrectly “for cause” — and doesn’t provide the correct amount of severance pay.

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Laid off at Canada Post? 5 Key Steps

Don’t sign anything on the spot: Carefully review all documents, including your severance offer. Deadlines from employers aren’t legally binding.
Keep relevant documentation: Save any termination letters, severance offers, and employer communications.
Use the Severance Pay Calculator: This tool will help you determine whether you’re being offered the correct amount of compensation.
Contact an employment lawyer: The experienced team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP will ensure you receive the severance pay you’re legally entitled to — not a dollar less.
Start searching for comparable employment: This helps mitigate income loss and shows good faith in your claim.

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Canada Post Layoff History

Canada Post has announced several layoffs over recent years due to recessions, downsizing, restructuring, cost-cutting measures, and shifts in operational focus.

Below is a timeline of recent layoffs:

Oct. 2025: Canada Post has trimmed its management team as it navigates an ongoing labour dispute.
Feb. 2025: 50 managers have been let go in a corporate-wide restructuring amid ongoing financial struggles.
Jan. 2024: Canada Post is continuing to restructure — this time selling off its 750-person IT services division Innovapost to Deloitte.
Jan. 2024: Canada Post is selling its third-party logistics business SCI Group to Metro Supply Chain.

FAQs About Severance & Termination

👉 Can My Employment Contract Limit My Severance?

Yes — but many contracts include unenforceable clauses. Always get it reviewed by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

👉 Are Temporary Layoffs Allowed?

Usually not. A temporary layoff may qualify as constructive dismissal if not contractually permitted.

👉 Do Contractors Qualify For Severance?

Yes, if your role resembled that of a full-time employee. Employees are often misclassified as independent contractors.

👉 How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

Up to 2 years from your termination date.

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More than 99% of employment law matters are settled in the first few weeks or during mediation. However, when court is necessary, we have the expertise to deliver results — often with legal fees covered by the employer.

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BMO Faces the Music

In Maticevic v. Bank of Montreal, a dedicated long-term employee found justice after being wrongfully dismissed. With Stephen LeMesurier, a lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP leading the charge, they secured a game-changing severance package.

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In Perretta v. Rand A Technology Corporation, a sales professional refused to settle for less when her employer tried to tie severance to an unfair release. With Samfiru Tumarkin LLP on her side, she walked away with 6 months of severance — a bold win.

Lost Your Job? Get Help Now

If you’ve been fired or let go from Canada Post for any reason, don’t sign anything until you speak with the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Your employer might be asking you to accept a severance package that doesn’t take into consideration all of your entitlements.

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Our employment lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC) have helped many non-unionized employees understand their rights, challenge unfair severance packages, and get what the law truly says they’re owed.

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⚠️ Unionized?
Contact your union immediately. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.

Canada Post Layoffs: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

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