I write to you today to share my grave concerns about Canada Post’s plan to convert the remaining addresses that still receive door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes. This change jeopardizes access to the critical public infrastructure provided by Canada Post and poses specific harm for seniors, people with disabilities, people living in rural areas, as well as Canada Post employees.
April 22, 2026
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement
Dear Minister Lightbound,
I write to you today to share my grave concerns about Canada Post’s plan to convert the remaining addresses that still receive door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes. This change jeopardizes access to the critical public infrastructure provided by Canada Post and poses specific harm for seniors, people with disabilities, people living in rural areas, as well as Canada Post employees.
14,441 residential addresses in Winnipeg are among the first 13 communities in this next phase of conversion to community mailboxes. Many of these addresses are in my riding of Winnipeg Centre, and include the North End, Notre Dame and Weston neighbourhoods. These communities include some of the most underserved neighbourhoods in Canada. Many households in these areas already face multiple barriers to accessing public services, and reducing their access to mail delivery will lead to further marginalization and isolation.
Since the announcement about the loss of door-to-door delivery, constituents from across my riding have reached out to my office to share their concerns. Many have identified themselves as seniors who rely on door-to-door delivery to fulfil their basic needs and responsibilities, like paying bills and connecting with loved ones. Other constituents shared that they are concerned about their future access to mail services if their mobility declines, and that they worry for their neighbours who have mobility challenges. The loss of door-to-door delivery leaves seniors and people with disabilities behind, violating their rights under the Accessible Canada Act and compounding existing accessibility and social inequalities.
Alongside reducing access to public services, cutting door-to-door delivery will lead to job losses for postal workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers projects 25-30% in potential job cuts for the Winnipeg LCD Church Depot, only one of the many depots facing closure during the first round of conversion. Just 12 months ago, the Liberals committed to capping, not cutting public sector jobs. Cutting door-to-door mail delivery represents a clear backtracking of this commitment.
Ending door-to-door mail delivery takes critical public services away from people who need them most and cuts good union jobs during a time of increasing economic uncertainty. I formally request that you immediately reverse the cuts and restore door-to-door mail delivery, investing in Canada Post as the critical public service that it is. I am available to meet to discuss this further at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre
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