Canada Post and other couriers say they've been working at Christmas-like volumes since the pandemic began, and are now ramping up efforts to meet the real holiday rush. "Canadians in March and April started shopping online, and you could see their comfort level grow throughout the year," said Canada Post spokesperson Jon Hamilton. That's led to an unprecedented glut of parcels — soon two million a day, according to Canada Post, which is warning Canadians hoping to get Christmas gifts to their destination by regular delivery to have them in the mail by Dec. 9. Amazon, which relies on Canada Post to deliver many of its packages in this country, said it, too, is hiring thousands of workers to meet the holiday demand. The main message from couriers large and small: if you want the package there on time, shop early and ship early.

Source: CBC News November 19, 2020 09:00 UTC