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.
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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 |
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| Additional liability coverage (up to $5,000)1Purchase of the signature option is mandatory for additional liability coverage. | |
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| Collect on Delivery (COD)2COD up to $5,000 (up to $1,000 cash). Tracking information available only for events within Canada. | |
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| Hard-copy signature3Hardcopy signature is available only in certain locations. Visit canadapost.ca/priorityworldwide/pobox for availability. Signature image is available online at no additional charge. | |
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Carbon-neutral shipping 6 |
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| Return to sender4All associated parcel return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer and are based on the greater of the actual weight or the volumetric equivalent of actual weight. | |
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| PriorityTM | XpresspostTM | Flat rate box 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 |
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| Tracking and delivery confirmation | |
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| Delivery updates | |
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| Coverage and collect-on delivery options | ||||
| Liability coverage (up to $100) | |
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| Additional liability coverage (up to $5,000)1Purchase of the signature option is mandatory for additional liability coverage. | |
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| Collect on Delivery (COD)2COD up to $5,000 (up to $1,000 cash). Tracking information available only for events within Canada. | |
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| Signature services | ||||
| Signature | |
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| Hard-copy signature3Hardcopy signature is available only in certain locations. Visit canadapost.ca/priorityworldwide/pobox for availability. Signature image is available online at no additional charge. | |
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| Environmental sustainability | ||||
Carbon-neutral shipping 6 |
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| Returns | ||||
| Return to sender4All associated parcel return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer and are based on the greater of the actual weight or the volumetric equivalent of actual weight. | |
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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
- Purchase of the signature option is mandatory for additional liability coverage.
- COD up to $999.99. Tracking information available only for events within Canada.
- The signature image is available at no additional charge.
- All associated parcel return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer and are based on the greater of the actual weight or the volumetric equivalent of actual weight.
- The flat rate box is a prepaid product.
- For more information on carbon-neutral shipping, visit our Sustainable delivery page.
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.