Canada Post Suspends Mail Delivery Across Ontario, Parts of Quebec Amid Heavy Snowfall
Canada Post has temporarily suspended mail delivery across Ontario and parts of Quebec due to a powerful winter storm that has buried both provinces under heavy snowfall.
In a statement issued Thursday morning, the Crown corporation announced a “red delivery service alert” for Ontario, signaling a complete halt to mail operations for the day.
“A red service alert means that we are suspending delivery for the day and not sending our delivery agents out or recalling them,” Canada Post confirmed in its statement.
This suspension includes the collection and delivery of all mail. However, select regions in northern Ontario—Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, and Kapuskasing—will still receive mail service despite the adverse weather conditions.
Meanwhile, Quebec remains under a “yellow service alert”, meaning delivery will proceed but may experience significant delays. The Outaouais region is the only exception where normal operations continue.
Extreme Snowfall Disrupts Daily Life
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The winter storm has wreaked havoc across Ontario, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), forcing school and daycare closures. Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded 26 cm of snow within a 24-hour period, surpassing the total snowfall recorded at the airport for the entire month of January.
Quebec is bracing for even more severe conditions, with up to 40 cm of snowfall expected in the Greater Montreal area, according to Environment Canada.
Canada Post Urges Safety as Service Suspension Continues
Mail delivery in Ontario will resume “once conditions improve and it is safe to do so,” Canada Post assured, emphasizing that employee safety remains a top priority.
“We encourage customers to clear the snow and ice from their walkways, stairs, and driveways to ensure safe access to the front door for both their visitors, as well as their mail carriers, when service resumes,”the statement concluded.
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