Regular letters mailed in Canada usually arrive in 2 to 4 days. USA and international delivery times are usually in 4 to 7 days and vary by country.
How to calculate your postage rate
Learn the postage you need for a letter or parcel depending on its weight, size and destination.
The best way to wrap a package for shipping
Learn how to prepare and package parcels to help Canada Post deliver your items safely and securely.
How to ship outside Canada
Looking to send something internationally? Here’s how you can do it with Canada Post
Library materials mailing service
Get a discounted rate to mail library materials to your Canadian patrons. Also, your postage rate covers outgoing and return postage.
Accidently mailed a letter
Once a letter is mailed, we must attempt to deliver it to the destination address.
U.S. and international letters size and weight chart
Find the size and weight specifications for sending letters to the U.S. and internationally.
Canadian Forces Postal Service
Stay connected with Canadian Forces anywhere in the world. Find out how to use the Canadian Forces Postal Service to send all mail at domestic prices.
Frequently asked questions about Quick Drop
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Quick Drop package return service.
What happens to a item that is addressed incorrectly?
What happens when mail is addressed incorrectly and why items are returned to the sender?
At-Home Pickup Pilot FAQ
FAQ about new customs rules for EU shipping
Size and weight information for parcels and packages
Find out how big and heavy your parcel can be, and how that affects the cost of sending it. Calculate your shipping price based on dimensions, weight and shape.
How to address mail and parcels
Learn how to address envelopes and parcels to help Canada Post deliver your mail to the right place, faster.
Registered Mail dimensions and weight information
Find the length, width, thickness, weight and ratio specifications for Canada Post’s Registered Mail service.
How long does it take for a parcel or letter to arrive
See the delivery standards for how long it should take for mail, letters or parcels to arrive based on mailing price and the destination.
Get a Return Label guide
Read this article for in-depth info and FAQs on getting a return label.
What items cannot be sent through the mail
Learn about prohibited and controlled items that you cannot send through the mail, either within Canada or internationally.
Find out about limits on international mail service
Some postal services are not available to certain overseas countries. Find out if there are limitations on mailing to your international destination.
How big (or small) can my letter be?
Find acceptable dimensions for mail delivered by Canada Post.
How to prepare Registered Mail for delivery
Learn how to prepare and print barcodes for Registered Mail items using Canada Post labels, prepaid envelopes and EST desktop software.
How to show that you mailed a letter or parcel
Some postal services, like Registered Mail, provide a receipt showing your purchase of postage for a specific address on a specific day.
Collect On Delivery (COD): Everything you need to know
Learn what COD is, how it works, and how you can use it with Canada Post.
Prepaid envelopes and labels
Find out about Priority, Xpresspost and Expedited prepaid envelope and label options. Includes features, options, destinations, sizes and weight.
What are Permanent™ stamps?
Permanent stamps have no expiry. After you buy them, they’ll be accepted even if stamp prices change.
Create a philatelic standing order
Select your desired philatelic combinations and we’ll automatically send them to you for every stamp release.
Suggest a stamp subject or apply to design a stamp
Find about the stamp selection process and how to submit a suggestion or apply to design a stamp.
Return stamps bought
You can return stamps you bought at the post office if you have the original receipt.