Options for speed, price and features
From our fastest delivery time to our lowest price, there’s an option to get it there the way you want with our national shipping services.
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 | Flat rate box Footnote 5 | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Local, within a city or town | Next day | Next day | 1 - 2 days | 1 - 3 days | |
Regional | Next day | Next day | 1 - 4 days | 3 - 6 days | |
National | Next day | 2 days | 2 - 8 days | 4 - 10 days |
Tracking and delivery
Tracking and delivery | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate box Footnote 5 | Regular ParcelTM | |
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On-time delivery guarantee | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Not available | |
Tracking and delivery confirmation | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | |
Delivery updates | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge |
Coverage and collect-on delivery options
Coverage and collect-on delivery options | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate box Footnote 5 | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Liability coverage (up to $100) | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Available for a fee | |
Additional liability coverage (up to $5,000)Footnote 1 | Available for a fee | Available for a fee | Not available | Available for a fee | |
Collect on Delivery (COD)Footnote 2 | Available for a fee | Available for a fee | Not available | Available for a fee |
Signature services
Signature services | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate box Footnote 5 | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Signature | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Available for a fee | Not available | Available for a fee | |
Hard-copy signatureFootnote 3 | Available for a fee | Available for a fee | Not available | Available for a fee |
Environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate box Footnote 5 | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Carbon-neutral shipping Footnote 6 | Not available | Not available | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge | Feature is included in the service at no additional charge |
Returns
Returns | PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate box Footnote 5 | Regular ParcelTM | |
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Return to senderFootnote 4 | Available for a fee | Available for a fee | Not available | Available for a fee |
Feature is included in the service at no additional charge
Available for a fee
Not available
Read our standards guide for details on all features, options and terms and conditions. See domestic shipping standards
NOTE: Priority service is not available from/to Air Stage offices. On-Time Delivery Guarantee for Xpresspost, Expedited Parcel and flat rate box is not available from/to Air Stage Offices.
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 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. Find the delivery standard from your postal code to a Canadian destination at canadapost.ca/deliverytool.