Provincial release:

The Province has a plan in place to lessen the impact of the Canada Post strike on Nova Scotians who usually communicate with the government and receive provincial cheques by mail.

Nova Scotians are encouraged, where possible, to use online services and direct deposit. Many people already use these electronic options for receiving payments and important government information.

During the strike, Community Services caseworkers will contact clients who still get cheques directly to arrange pickup.

Beginning Wednesday, November 20, people will be able to take some correspondence that cannot be sent electronically to an Access Nova Scotia centre.

Starting Saturday, November 30, Nova Scotians who rely on the postal service for delivery of high-priority items will be able to pick them up at an Access Nova Scotia centre. This service will depend on the length of the strike. Pickup will be available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staff will contact people to let them know the Department is arranging to have their item at a centre. People should allow two Saturdays from the time they are notified and bring valid government identification with them.

For more information on service to Nova Scotians during the postal strike, visit: https://novascotia.ca/postal-service-disruption/

Quick Facts:
– postal workers went on strike this morning, November 15