Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Trade, Matt Jones has urged the federal government to take immediate action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, citing its severe economic and social repercussions.In a statement released Wednesday, Jones expressed deep concern over the lack of progress in negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. “While our government fully respects the collective bargaining process, after considerable feedback from Alberta’s charities and small businesses, we have heard clearly that reliable postal services are essential to both Canada’s and Alberta’s economies,” he said.The strike has already significantly impacted individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations, according to Jones. “This strike has had serious and far-reaching effects on Albertans, from individuals waiting for personal mail during the Christmas season to businesses that depend on timely deliveries to successfully operate and remain profitable,” he said.The economic costs have been staggering. Jones cited data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, which estimates that the strike costs small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada $76 million daily. To date, the strike has reportedly resulted in over $2 billion in losses for Canadian businesses.“Small- and medium-sized businesses make up 99.8% of all businesses in Alberta, representing 13% of Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses. Each day this situation goes unresolved, it intensifies the long-term challenges for Alberta's businesses, consumers, and the economy,” Jones noted.Charitable organizations have also faced severe disruptions. “The strike has severely disrupted the ability for charities to receive donations and communicate with supporters, jeopardizing their critical work in communities across Alberta,” said Jones.The minister called on the federal government to take decisive action to resolve the dispute. “The federal government must use every tool at its disposal and take immediate action to end this strike before it harms more Canadians and further damages the livelihoods of countless Albertans and Alberta’s economy,” he concluded.
Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Trade, Matt Jones has urged the federal government to take immediate action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, citing its severe economic and social repercussions.In a statement released Wednesday, Jones expressed deep concern over the lack of progress in negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. “While our government fully respects the collective bargaining process, after considerable feedback from Alberta’s charities and small businesses, we have heard clearly that reliable postal services are essential to both Canada’s and Alberta’s economies,” he said.The strike has already significantly impacted individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations, according to Jones. “This strike has had serious and far-reaching effects on Albertans, from individuals waiting for personal mail during the Christmas season to businesses that depend on timely deliveries to successfully operate and remain profitable,” he said.The economic costs have been staggering. Jones cited data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, which estimates that the strike costs small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada $76 million daily. To date, the strike has reportedly resulted in over $2 billion in losses for Canadian businesses.“Small- and medium-sized businesses make up 99.8% of all businesses in Alberta, representing 13% of Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses. Each day this situation goes unresolved, it intensifies the long-term challenges for Alberta's businesses, consumers, and the economy,” Jones noted.Charitable organizations have also faced severe disruptions. “The strike has severely disrupted the ability for charities to receive donations and communicate with supporters, jeopardizing their critical work in communities across Alberta,” said Jones.The minister called on the federal government to take decisive action to resolve the dispute. “The federal government must use every tool at its disposal and take immediate action to end this strike before it harms more Canadians and further damages the livelihoods of countless Albertans and Alberta’s economy,” he concluded.
