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Anywhere in Canada at the speed you need

Our full range of shipping services lets you choose the speed you need – from PriorityTM delivery to economical ground service. You’ll get our reliable shipping on business days with our on-time guarantee and you can choose from our value-added services that include parcel pickup, insurance, tracking and more.
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Delivery standards are for items sent between most major urban centres and are estimates only. Actual delivery times depend on origin, destination, weather conditions and other factors. Find the delivery standard from your postal code to a Canadian destination at canadapost.ca/deliverytool.

Delivery standards are based on normal delivery conditions and are subject to change without notice. The on-time delivery guarantee may be modified during peak period (see canadapost.ca/notice) or suspended due to causes beyond Canada Post’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, epidemics, labour disruptions, equipment failures or unanticipated surges in volume. Other terms and conditions apply.

Shipping speed

Shipping speed PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Local (business days) Next day Next day 1 - 2 days 1 - 3 days
Regional (business days) Next day Next day 1 - 4 days 3 - 6 days
National (business days) Next day 2 days 2 - 8 days 4 - 10 days

Tracking and delivery

Tracking and delivery PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
On-time delivery guarantee
Tracking and delivery confirmation
Delivery updates
Reference number tracking

Coverage and collect-on delivery options

Coverage and collect-on delivery options PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Liability coverage (up to $100)
Additional liability coverage (up to $5000)1
Collect-on-delivery2

Signature and identity services

Signature and identity services PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Signature
Hard-copy signature3
Proof of age4

Flexible delivery options

Flexible delivery options PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Leave at door (Do not card) 4
Do not safe drop4
Card (hold) for pickup4
Delivery to post office4

Pickup services

Pickup services PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Recurring (Scheduled) pickup5
One-Time On-Demand pickup6
Third-Party Recurring (Scheduled) pickup5
One-Time Third-Party On-Demand pickup

Environmental sustainability

Environmental sustainability PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Carbon-neutral shipping8

Returns

Returns PriorityTM XpresspostTM Expedited ParcelTM Regular ParcelTM
Parcel return label4
Return to sender7
  1. 1. The purchase of the Signature option is mandatory for additional liability coverage.
  2. 2. Some exceptions apply to acceptable method of payments. For more details, see Section 2.3.4.3 of the Parcel Services Customer Guide.
  3. 3. Signature image is available.
  4. 4. Available for shipments prepared with Canada Post’s Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) or a customer-developed/third-party shipping system.
  5. 5. Recurring (Scheduled) pickup is free when customers purchase $15,000 or more of parcel shipping services annually per pickup location. Visit the request a pickup page to see where Canada Post offers pickup services or request a pickup.
  6. 6. The fee for One-Time On-Demand pickup is per stop. Visit the Visit the request a pickup page to where Canada Post offers pickup services or to request a pickup.
  7. 7. All associated Return to Sender shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer and are based on the greater of the actual weight or volumetric equivalent of actual weight.
  8. 8. For more information on carbon-neutral shipping, visit our Sustainable delivery page.
Note: all options must be selected at the time of shipping. Delivery standards are for items sent between most major urban centres and depend on origin, destination and other factors. Actual delivery times may vary, other terms and conditions apply.
Feature is included in the service at no additional charge
Feature is available as a no-charge option
Available for a fee
Not available

Read our standards guide for details on all features, options and terms and conditions. See domestic shipping standards

Delivery standards apply to items sent between most major urban centres and are estimates only. Actual delivery times depend on origin, destination, weather conditions and other factors.

Note: All options must be selected at the time of shipping. Exceptions and conditions apply. Visit canadapost.ca/postalguide.
Delivery standards are based on normal delivery conditions and are subject to change without notice. The on-time delivery guarantee may be modified during peak period (see canadapost.ca/notice) or suspended due to causes beyond Canada Post’s reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, epidemics, labour disruptions, equipment failures or unanticipated surges in volume.

* Terms and conditions apply.

How much will it cost to send my parcel?

We’ll give you an estimate based on your parcel size, weight, and where it’s going. Value-added features are included at no extra cost while options have additional fees.

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Need prepaid envelopes?

Get flat-rate, postage-paid envelopes –with or without pre-affixed shipping labels. Choose from a variety of sizes and types (like bubble envelopes).

Need more information?

Read our guide for details on all features, options, delivery standards for major centres and remote locations as well as our terms and conditions.

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