Postal services in canada

Post in Canada 

Canada Post is the postal organization responsible for providing postal services in Canada. The company was established in 1867 and currently employs over 72,000 employees to provide postal services to customers. Its main headquarters is located in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Canada Post offers a variety of postal services to its customers, including: 

Package Delivery: The company uses various services such as Regular Parcel, Xpresspost, and Priority to send packages within and outside of Canada. 

Electronic Postal Services: Canada Post also provides electronic postal services such as email, electronic mail delivery, and payment of electricity and gas bills. 

Banking Services: Canada Post offers banking services to its customers, including providing bank cards, issuing checks, bill payments, and money transfers. 

Retail Services: Canada Post has retail stores in some of its branches where it offers products such as books, postcards, stationery, and souvenirs to customers. 

Advanced Services: Canada Post provides advanced services such as international shipping, home delivery services, and postal services for people living in remote areas. 

Types of Postal Services in Canada 

Different postal services in Canada include: 

Regular Parcel: This service is used to send packages of various sizes weighing up to 30 kilograms. The cost of this service varies based on the weight and size of the package. 

Xpresspost: This service is used for sending packages weighing up to 30 kilograms that require fast delivery. The cost of this service varies based on the weight, size of the package, and the distance between the origin and destination. 

Priority: This service is used for sending packages weighing up to 30 kilograms that require faster delivery than Xpresspost. The cost of this service varies based on the weight, size of the package, and the distance between the origin and destination. 

Oversize: This service is used to send packages larger than the maximum limit of Regular Parcel and weighing more than 30 kilograms. The cost of this service varies based on the size, weight of the package, and the distance between the origin and destination. 

Registered Mail: This service is used to send documents and valuable items weighing up to 30 kilograms that require high-security delivery. The cost of this service varies based on the weight, size of the package, and the distance between the origin and destination. 

How to Receive Postal Packages 

If your permanent place of residence is not specified, you can take the following measures to receive your postal package: 

Use the postal address of friends and relatives with their permission. 

Use public delivery services at your nearest post office. 

Rent a post office box. 

Sending a letter weighing less than 30 grams based on the August 2013 tariff is as follows: 

- Domestic postage within Canada: 77 cents 

- Postage to the United States: $20.1 

- Postage to other international destinations: $80.1 

Canada Post has introduced a permanent stamp to eliminate the cost of stamps. If you have larger or heavier parcels with standard dimensions, the cost will be higher. Additionally, the cost of postage will vary based on distance and speed of delivery. If you need your shipment to reach the recipient faster, you can use special postal services or other courier companies. Some of these companies include UPS, Purolator, and FedEx. Keep in mind that expedited shipping comes with higher costs. Purchasing postage stamps is possible at post offices, retail stores, and online. 

If your address has changed or you have recently relocated, you can use the mail redirection service. With this service, you can ensure that your letters are not lost. It allows you to forward letters sent to your previous address to your new address for up to 6 months. This service incurs a fee and can be extended after 6 months. However, some government mail and letters from health and immigration offices may have "not forward" written on them and are not eligible for this service. 

Writing the address on the letter: 

To send a letter within or outside Canada, the sender's address should be written in the top left corner of the envelope, the stamp in the top right corner, and the recipient's address in the center of the envelope. Canadian postal codes consist of 6 characters, including letters and numbers, arranged from left to right in the following format: letter-number-letter, number-letter-number. 

Viewing all postal codes online is possible. Never send cash through regular mail, as there is no guarantee of its delivery. Most people use Western Union service for sending money. However, the cost of sending money is generally high, and the amount depends on the sum being sent. You can inquire about methods of sending money and their costs at your bank.