Canada Post strike disrupts health screenings, document renewals – National
The average number of letters people receive has dropped significantly over the years — down to just two per week compared to seven per week in 2006, according to Canada Post.
Nevertheless, when you do get the odd envelope, it’s likely for a good reason: a government notice, bank update or other crucial missive that can’t be transmitted online.The ongoing postal strike is highlighting just how important that mail can be, said Marvin Ryder, a professor with McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business in Hamilton.“People forgot,” Ryder suggested of the key role provided by snail mail.“They simply forgot about things like renewing a passport. There are over 80,000 passports waiting in Mississauga. They’ve been printed, they’re ready to go, but we deliver them by letter mail.” St...
