In a statement, Canada Post said that at the end of last year, the national strike was paused for the Industrial Inquiry Commission (IIC) to take place. As such, the collective agreements between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) were ordered extended until May 22, 2025. Last winter's Canada Post strike saw over 55,000 employees represented by CUPW walk off the job in mid-November. The strike resulted in major mail and package delays during the busy Christmas season, and even threatened small businesses. Canada Post employees were ordered back to work by the federal government in December after the Minister of Labour announced his decision to invoke his authority under the Canada Labour Code.