NDP launch petition against Canada Post Fuel Charges over Christmas period

Prince Rupert's Main Post Office on Second Ave West

For those that have already made the trip down to the Post Office to send off packages to friends and family wherever they may be, there may have been a bit of a sticker shock at the final cost, with Canada Post having put in place Fuel Surcharges towards parcel delivery.

The most recent advisories on those Surcharges were posted to the Canada Post website last week with this week's fuel surcharge listed at 34.5 percent for Canadian destinations, that a decline from the week before.

The rather steep curve for shipping off our Best Christmas and Holiday wishes has caught the attention of the Federal NDP, with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh launching a petition over the weekend to bring an end to the surcharges.

The NDP leader landing the issue firmly on the desk of the Prime Minister's office.

Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government are allowing Canada Post to tax you an extra 40%. 

Canadians’ cost of living is already through the roof. It’s the federal government’s job to help, not make it worse.

Find out more about the NDP petition push here.

For those not scared off by the Fuel surcharge and who want to get their packages off 

National Deadlines include:

Priority and Express Post December 21st

Expedited Parcel or Flat Box rate: December 13-20

Regular Parcel: December 9th to 19th

The full Canada Post guidelines for shipments can be reviewed here, or you can drop into the Main Post Office on Second West to find out when the last day for your shopping requirements may be.

More notes of interest from the commercial sector can be explored from our archive page.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.