Here we go again. If you ship to Canada, it’s time to stay sharp. Shipping delays are expected as the Canada Post strike looms in May 2025, and yes, this isn’t the first disruption we’ve seen this year.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has handed in their strike notice. If negotiations don’t resolve fast, mail across the country could grind to a halt—again. No pickups, no deliveries, no exceptions. Just a lot of customers wondering where their package went.
Why This Strike Feels Familiar
If this all sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve been here recently. Canada Post workers last went on strike from November 15 to December 17, 2024, right in the middle of holiday peak season. Mail processing stopped, parcels stalled, and over 10 million packages were caught in limbo. Even USPS temporarily suspended Canada-bound shipments.
That strike ended after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered workers back on the job and extended the labor contract until May 22, 2025. Now, with that deadline days away and contract talks still stalled, a sequel is starting to look very likely.
So, What’s the Real Impact for Sellers?
If Canada Post is your go-to carrier, you could be facing a full-on fulfillment freeze. And with no clear end date, playing the “wait and see” game could mean canceled orders and frustrated buyers.
Stay Ahead with Backup Plans as Shipping Delays Loom from the Canada Post Strike May 2025
If Canada Post hits pause, your shipping strategy shouldn’t. This is the moment to add some wiggle room and think a few moves ahead.
- Diversify your carriers. If you usually rely on just one shipping partner, now’s the time to explore alternatives. Think UPS, FedEx, or regional carriers like Sendle, who are already prepping for the extra volume and ready to support Canadian sellers through the strike.
- Use multiple fulfillment locations. Splitting your inventory across more than one warehouse or 3PL gives you flexibility to reroute orders when things get messy. If one carrier’s down in a region, your other locations can help pick up the slack.
- Communicate early and often. Set the tone with your customers before they hit the checkout page. Let them know there may be delays and what you’re doing to stay ahead. Transparency builds trust—especially when things go sideways.
Where Ordoro Comes In
Ordoro gives you the flexibility to pivot fast. With shipping delays expected as the Canada Post strike looms May 2025, you need a setup that adapts quickly. You can swap carriers, reroute orders, and sync across every sales channel—all from one dashboard. No scrambling, no spreadsheet acrobatics.
Because when one part of your fulfillment chain locks up, the rest needs to move even faster.
Need a shipping setup that can handle surprises? Connect with an Ordoro expert and we’ll help you stay flexible, fast, and fully in control. Strike or no strike.