In Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) started using alternative delivery methods on Oct. 29 and encourages customers to set up direct deposit.
“We are contacting clients who receive payments by mail, and who are in a claim or potential claim position, to arrange alternative delivery,” AFSC said. “If you haven’t already signed up for direct deposit, this may be a good time to consider making the switch.”
AFSC also urges anyone who receives lending statements by mail to consider signing up for online statements.
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have been in talks since November 2023.
As of Nov. 5, 2024, Canda Post and the CUPW continue to negotiate, and “neither side has provided notice (minimum 72 hours) of their intent to start a labour disruption,” a Canada Post update says.
CUPW provided an offer to Canada Post on Nov. 5, asking for multiple demands including wage increases of 22 per cent over a four-year period.
On average, Canada Post sorts and delivers about 31 million pieces each day.
On Oct. 31 on X, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon said he met with both sides.
“Parties must do all the necessary work to reach an agreement,” he said.
Farms.com has contacted the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and Farm Credit Canada for comment on any measures they’re taking to support clients if a Canada Post labour disruption occurs.