Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Joel Lightbound rises in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Oct. 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby
The federal minister in charge of Canada Post says recent changes to the Crown corporation’s mandate are not aimed at reducing any service to rural and remote communities where the post office is a considered a lifeline.
Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound announced significant changes to the company’s mandate last month as the government looks to help Canada Post cut costs and salvage its flagging business.
