Canada Post and the union have resumed negotiations as the contract deadline approaches.

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have agreed to restart contract negotiations this week amid concerns of a potential strike by May 22. Negotiations had previously stalled in March, but new meetings are set for Wednesday and Thursday, assisted by a mediator. Both parties are seeking agreements for urban and rural postal workers, but tensions remain over issues like the use of part-time workers for weekend deliveries. The government is motivated to ensure a resolution to bolster business confidence following a recent election victory.