Welcome to the Saskatchewan Branch of CPAA-ACMPA!
Explore member resources, the Collective Agreement, contact information for your board members, newsletters and more
CPAA NEWS
CPAA Meets with Minister Lightbound - June 12, 2026
This week, CPAA met with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, to discuss Canada Post’s transformation plan.
CPAA stressed the importance of protecting and strengthening service in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities as Canada Post evaluates its future operations.
During the meeting, CPAA representatives emphasized the essential role postmasters and assistants play in ensuring Canadians continue to have access to reliable postal services, no matter where they live.
The discussion also highlighted CPAA’s recent pre-budget submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The submission outlines a vision for modernizing Canada’s postal network by expanding the services available through post offices, as well as expanding the federal Nutrition North program to include a Canada Post delivery stream. These initiatives would help strengthen the long-term sustainability of the postal network while enhancing service delivery in communities across Canada.
CPAA remains encouraged by the Government’s commitment to protecting postal services in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities and will continue to engage with the Minister’s office as consultations on the future of the postal network move forward. We remain committed to ensuring the voices of postmasters, assistants, and the communities they serve are heard throughout the process and will keep members informed of any developments.
~From the CPAA National Office Website
Member Update: CUPW Members Vote to Ratify Agreement with Canada Post
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced that its members voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached with Canada Post in December 2025, with 86% voting to accept it.
According to CUPW, 86% of the RSMC Unit and 89% of the Urban Postal Operations Unit voted in favour of the agreement.
As a reminder, CUPW’s vote and agreement do not affect CPAA’s existing collective agreement with Canada Post.
In response to the ratification vote, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, emphasized the importance of Canada Post’s role in serving Canadians, particularly those in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities: “Canada Post is more than a Crown corporation. It is one of the institutions that helps hold this country together. Every day, it connects Canadians from coast to coast to coast, including in communities where private delivery options simply do not exist.
In rural, remote and Indigenous communities, Canada Post is often a lifeline, delivering essential goods, medications, government documents and vital services that people depend on.”
The Minister also noted that further work lies ahead to modernize and strengthen Canada Post, stating: “There is still important work ahead. Transforming an institution of this scale will take time, collaboration and leadership. But today’s vote demonstrates that progress is possible when parties come together in the interest of Canadians.
Canada Post and its workers can now move forward together to build a stronger, more modern and more reliable postal service that continues to serve Canadians in every corner of the country.”
CPAA continues to engage regularly with the Government of Canada and will continue to advocate for the protection and sustainability of postal service in rural, remote, and Indigenous, communities.
We will continue to keep members informed as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your continued dedication and service.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Sign into Intrapost to access all job opportunties. This can only be accessed by CPAA members only!