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Canada Post Records Worst-Ever Loss of $1.57 Billion — And Your Mail Delivery Is Changing Because of It

MoneySavings.ca  ·  Economy & Policy Wednesday April 22, 2026  ·  Daily Update Canada Post has reported a staggering $1.57 billion loss before tax in 2025 — its worst financial result ever — and the Crown corporation is now warning that without a dramatic transformation, it cannot survive without continued taxpayer bailouts. The announcement, made Monday, comes as millions of Canadians are about to see significant changes to how — and where — they receive their mail. 2025 Loss (before tax) $1.57B Worst on record Total losses since 2018 $6.1B 8 straight years of losses Parcel volumes fell 32.6% 79M fewer parcels vs. 2024 Federal loans to stay afloat $2B Taxpayer-funded bailout loans How did it get this bad? Canada Post has lost money every year since 2018, accumulating more than $6.1 billion in total losses. The 2025 resu...
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Gaza Truce and Hostage Deal Faces Last-Minute Crisis

 

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a last-minute crisis with Hamas is delaying the approval of a highly anticipated ceasefire and hostage release agreement. The deal, which was set to be approved by the Israeli Cabinet, has been put on hold as Netanyahu accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt to gain further concessions.

The ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar, was expected to bring a temporary halt to the 15-month conflict in the Gaza Strip and facilitate the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas. However, Netanyahu's office stated that the Cabinet would not convene to approve the agreement until Hamas backs down from its new demands.

Hamas, on the other hand, has denied the allegations, with senior official Izzat al-Rishq asserting that the militant group remains committed to the ceasefire agreement. The delay has raised concerns about the implementation of the deal, which was scheduled to go into effect on Sunday.

The conflict, which began with a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Israeli airstrikes have killed over 46,000 Palestinians, while Hamas' initial attack claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 Israelis. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with widespread displacement and shortages of essential supplies.

A Fragile Hope for Peace in Gaza

The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the ceasefire and hostage release agreement can be salvaged. As negotiations continue, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a resolution that will bring much-needed relief to the war-torn region.


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