DHL Express Canada will halt its operations across the country on Friday.

DHL Express Canada will suspend its nationwide operations starting June 20 amid ongoing contract negotiations and labor disputes, according to a company spokesperson. The suspension of international package imports will begin earlier, at 9 p.m. ET on June 19. Unionized workers have been on strike since June 8, seeking better wages and working conditions, including a proposed 22% salary increase for hourly staff. DHL states that its operational viability is at risk due to these demands, while Canada faces broader labor unrest in the parcel delivery sector.