Canada Post removes regulated postage references

Summary#

This is a proposed set of technical changes from Canada Post Corporation to several postal regulations. The amendments would remove old rules that refer to government‑approved postage rates now changed by the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 (Bill C-15). The proposal does not change stamp prices; it mainly cleans up wording and keeps size and weight limits in the rules. Public comments are invited for 30 days from June 20, 2026.

What it does#

• Repeals provisions that refer to government‑regulated postage rates in these rules:
  • International Letter-post Items Regulations (removes section 4 and Schedule IV).
  • Letter Mail Regulations (removes section 3 and the Schedule, but keeps size/weight limits elsewhere).
  • Special Services and Fees Regulations (removes section 2.1, Schedule VII, and a cross-reference in subsection 6(1)).
  • Armed Forces Postal Regulations (removes section 4, subsection 7(2), and the schedule).
• Moves or preserves the size and weight limits for standard mail that used to be in a schedule:
  • New rule text says an envelope must be sealed except when it is larger than 245 mm by 156 mm by 5 mm, or heavier than 50 g.
  • The proposal also updates related French wording and other dimensional thresholds in the regulations.
• Keeps a practical mailing rule about taped envelopes: the sender must put their name, mark, stamp or signature on tape used to close an item (replacement of subsection 6(10)).
• Confirms stamp prices will not change as part of these edits; current rates are available on canadapost.ca.
• Notes the changes are proposed and tied to the earlier legislative change that removed the need for Governor‑in‑Council approval of rate changes.

Who's affected#

• Postal customers who send letters and small parcels — individuals and businesses that use standard, international, or special postal services.
• Users of the Armed Forces postal service (military personnel and their correspondents).
• People or groups who follow postal rules closely (mailing services, printers, and organizations that prepare large volumes of mail).
• The public invited to comment — comments will be considered and posted online.

If it is unclear who will be affected beyond these groups, the source does not make that clear.

Why it matters#

• This is mainly housekeeping: it removes references to a process that no longer exists for setting postage rates. That clarifies the rule book so it matches the new law.
• For everyday mailers, there should be no change to what you pay. Size and weight limits that affect how items are priced and handled are kept in the regulations so mail standards stay the same.
• If you care about postal rules or want to weigh in, you can comment during the 30‑day consultation. Comments will be posted publicly and kept on the Canada Gazette website for at least 10 years.