Major changes are coming to Canada Post, as the federal government will allow the Crown corporation to shut down some rural locations and end its door-to-door delivery service.

“This is a pivotal moment, not just for the corporation, but for Canadians who rely on it every single day,” said Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Joël Lightbound during a press conference on Sept. 25 . “Today’s announcement is about making sure Canada Post can meet this moment and continue to serve Canadians for generations to come.”

At present, three-quarters of Canadians already use community, apartment, or rural mailboxes, while only one-quarter still receive door-to-door service. Lightbound explained that converting the remaining one quarter to community mailboxes will g

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