Canada Post to stop home mail delivery

[burnin_vernon]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Right. And what was one of the ways they eliminated jobs?

Superbox deliveries (at least in my area) aren't by Canada Post employees.

True, but what I was referring to started in 2012 or so and has nothing to do with CMBs. CP began lengthening routes. Any depot that hasn't had a restructure since will be losing about 25-30% of the routes. CMB conversions will further reduce that number by 40-50%.

The ones in your area are delivered by Rural Routers. They are CP employees and part of CUPW but they don't get similar benefits/wages.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling

You're doing the exact same thing you're accusing that lady of doing. Completely looking at one side and ignoring any possibility of it being annoying, or simply "it doesn't bother me (or some other poor comparison doesn't bother me) so it shouldn't bother anyone else".

You're right. I am because I find the whole debate so ridiculous and over the top. It's a mail box, why is it a hill they're willing to die on? Are people loitering near a mail box sorting their mail going to suddenly start dealing drugs? Are your neighbours that awful that you never want to see them? I seriously don't get it.

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

You're right. I am because I find the whole debate so ridiculous and over the top. It's a mail box, why is it a hill they're willing to die on? Are people loitering near a mail box sorting their mail going to suddenly start dealing drugs? Are your neighbours that awful that you never want to see them? I seriously don't get it.

Yes.

[Caged Great]

We have had this type of system in our neighbourhood since we moved in back in 2001. There has never been a problem with it. Just have to go for a short walk to the box and back. Big deal.

[ranchlandsselling]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

We have had this type of system in our neighbourhood since we moved in back in 2001. There has never been a problem with it. Just have to go for a short walk to the box and back. Big deal.

Unless of course you're talking about the original part of this thread in that Canada Post was moving all mailboxes to these superbox formats in which case you're not missing the point

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by burnin_vernon

The ones in your area are delivered by Rural Routers. They are CP employees and part of CUPW but they don't get similar benefits/wages.

Interesting. I was under the impression they aren't part of the CUPW.

[Sr. Mints]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Canada Post lost money in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Over $500 million combined. The losses were even greater if you removed their subsidiary companies like Purolator. At the time the decision to end home delivery was made, there were fears that Canada Post would be losing up to $1 billion a year by 2020. Last year turned out to be the exception, as Canada Post turned a $300 million profit.

Wow. I can't believe I didn't know Purolator is 91% owned by Canada Post!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

You're right. I am because I find the whole debate so ridiculous and over the top. It's a mail box, why is it a hill they're willing to die on? Are people loitering near a mail box sorting their mail going to suddenly start dealing drugs? Are your neighbours that awful that you never want to see them? I seriously don't get it.

Hey man, there could be some unintended benefits there!

"Hey man, want some drugs?"

"No thank you, just the mail today, can you be here Friday? Thats when my CPP cheque rolls in!"

[Stormchaser]

Moose Jaw just installed the boxes this summer. Honestly, I love it. Whenever I want my mail I go get it, simple as that. I personally believe that the majority of people "should" have no issue going to get their mail from the superbox. I was watching a lady being all frantic about her mail not being delivered to her house anymore....waving her arms all over and getting all upset about it. To me her arms and legs seemed to work perfectly well and the fresh air could do her some good imo.

[habernac]

Update: my inlaws got their new supermailbox yesterday, looks like they're going forward as planned on at least some of them.

I wonder if I could start a business: You pay me money and I will go to the box, get your mail and deliver it to your home mail box. Is this a viable business model?

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Locke

We could launch Canada Post into the sun and most people would never notice.

Then how would I get my beaver ledgers to Upper Canada?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Puxlut

I wonder if I could start a business: You pay me money and I will go to the box, get your mail and deliver it to your home mail box. Is this a viable business model?

Depends on what you are modeling.

Is it a bikini, little black dress?


I am sure there is a market.

[rd_aaron]

Originally Posted by Puxlut

I wonder if I could start a business: You pay me money and I will go to the box, get your mail and deliver it to your home mail box. Is this a viable business model?

I'd be surprised if it doesn't exist already. There will have to be some sort of service for shut-ins and I'm guessing there will be a good chunk of people that are willing to pay for it as well.

[EldrickOnIce]

^ There is free service provided by Canada Post to deliver mail to door for those who require assistance, both short and long term, including only during the winter. I am not sure what the process is to apply and on what basis the 'need' is.
For the other, I am sure some would pay undercoverbro to get the mail for them.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by habernac

Update: my inlaws got their new supermailbox yesterday, looks like they're going forward as planned on at least some of them.

Mines got installed within the past ~24 hours.

[burnin_vernon]

Originally Posted by Puxlut

I wonder if I could start a business: You pay me money and I will go to the box, get your mail and deliver it to your home mail box. Is this a viable business model?

http://forums.canadiancontent.net/bu...e-company.html

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Joborule

Mines got installed within the past ~24 hours.

That is somebody extremely opposed to the superboxes- to go and install mines.

[Engine09]

Went to pick up my mail tonight from the new boxes for the first time.

13 pieces of "mail", all flyers and advertisements and no sign of the parcel I was waiting for. Just something about going out of your way just to pick up junk mail that is incredibly annoying.

Canada Post is out of control with delivering this garbage, all went directly into the recycling bin. What a waste.

[Fuzz]

so put a sticker in the box that says" no junk mail". I've had a sign on my house box for years, rarely get any.