In December 2024, the federal Labour Minister, referring the matter to the Canada Industrial Relations Board, required unionized employees to return to work until the end of the current collective agreement on May 22, 2025.

Postal service may again be disrupted, which would directly affect anyone receiving social benefits by cheque.

Distribution of cheques

In the event of a service disruption, Canada Post will provide essential services once a month, which will allow us to distribute the following cheques:

• support payments
• shelter allowance payments
• solidarity tax credit payments

You will therefore receive these cheques in July.

Direct deposit

As an individual, you can register for direct deposit to get the amounts you're entitled to directly in your bank account—even if there's a Canada Post strike. Direct deposit is the most efficient way to get your amounts.

You can also register your business for direct deposit in My Account for businesses or My Account for professional representatives.

Online services

During an eventual Canada Post labour dispute, you can use My Account for individuals, My Account for businesses or My Account for professional representatives to fulfill your tax obligations and manage your tax file online securely and confidentially.