What is Canada Post?

Canada Post Corporation, trading as Canada Post, is a Crown corporation that functions as the primary postal operator in Canada. It is a premium shipping method that lets you get shipping rates from Canada Post’s latest Ratings API which handles both domestic and international parcels.

The History of Canada Post

Originally known as Royal Mail Canada (the operating name of the Post Office Department of the Canadian government founded in 1867), rebranding was done to the “Canada Post” name in the late 1960s, even though it had not yet been separated from the government. On October 16, 1981, the Canada Post Corporation Act came into effect. This abolished the Post Office Department and created the present-day Crown corporation which provides postal service. The act aimed to set a new direction for the postal service by ensuring the postal service’s financial security and independence.

What shipping solution does Canada Post have?

Priority Worldwide

If speed is what you need, Priority™ Worldwide is for you. It’s the fastest service for time-sensitive documents and parcels with on-time money-back guarantees to most U.S. states and more than 192 countries worldwide.*

Xpresspost – International

Ship your documents and parcels fast and affordably. You can track your items, confirm delivery with a signature and get on-time guarantees to more than 70 countries with Xpresspost™–International.

International Parcel – Air or Surface

International Parcel – Air is a cost-effective shipping service ideal for larger parcels going to international destinations. Use this service for countries that don’t offer Xpresspost™ – International. If you’re looking for our most economical way to send an international parcel, try International Parcel – Surface. It’s your best option for non-time-sensitive international shipping*.

Tracked Packet – International

Tracked Packet™– International is a reliable shipping service for small and lightweight items (less than 2 kg) going to 31 select countries. It’s ideal for e-commerce shipping with options like online tracking and insurance coverage up to $100*.

Small Packet International

Small Packet™ International – Air is a cost-effective shipping service for small and lightweight items (less than 2 kg). Small Packet™ International – Surface is our most economical no-frills service for non-time-sensitive parcels for items up to 2 kg*.

When does Canada Post deliver?

To residential houses – from 9 am till 8 pm. (on business days).
To residential houses – from 9 am till 8 pm. (on business days).

How to calculate my product Volumetric Weight?

You can use the formula: product’s length * product’s width * product’s height, then divide by 139.

Where is Canada Post near me?

Canada Post locations

Canada Post customer services and support

Canada Post network

Canada Post’s network, the largest in Canada, The network has 21 mail processing plants with sophisticated automated sorting machines and conveyors crossing acres of space. It has 477 delivery depots from which delivery agents fan out in waves to serve their communities. It has drivers and delivery agents behind the wheels of more than 13,000 corporate vehicles.