The union representing Canada Post workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Nov. 12.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike on Nov. 15 and as of Nov. 26 remain off the job.
In ag, a disruption could mean delays in receiving payments or other paperwork.
That’s why multiple insurance organizations are encouraging producers to set up digital services.
“We encourage farmers to visit agricorp.com and sign up for direct deposit if they are expecting a program payment. We have a quick link right on our home page,” an Agricorp spokesperson told Farms.com in an email. “Agricorp has multiple customer service channels to send and receive information, such as our call center, automated phone calls, email notifications, and online services where farmers can view their program documents.”