Canada Post workers are now on strike following the government's announcement of major cost-cutting measures. The Canada Post strike is in protest of the government's decision to implement sweeping changes to the Crown corporation. Changes coming to Canada PostLightbound stated that to cut costs, Canada Post will be transitioning to community mailboxes by converting four million addresses and closing rural post offices. While Canada Post workers are on strike, operations will shut down. Despite the strike, Canada Post and CUPW have agreed to continue delivering socio-economic cheques.