Canada Post is gearing up for the holiday package surge, and it's advising senders to take note of specific deadlines.
The postal operator recommends the following dates based on shipping methods:
Regular parcels:
Local: December 19
Regional: December 14 to December 19
National: December 8 to December 18
Priority and Xpresspost parcels:
Local: December 21
Regional: December 21
National: December 20
Expedited parcels:
Local: December 20
Regional: December 18 to December 20
National: December 12 to December 19
Canada Post emphasizes that these dates are for shipping between major urban centers, and estimated send-off and arrival times depend on the origin and destination, with some restrictions. For holiday cards within Canada, send them locally by December 19, regionally by December 18, and nationally by December 15.
More information, including guidelines for shipping, can be found on the Canada Post website.
When shipping to the U.S. or internationally, specific deadlines are provided on Canada Post's website for various sending destinations.