Brampton residents are being advised to use alternative service channels as the ongoing Canada Post strike halts regular mail delivery across the city. Canada Post workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), walked off the job this week, forcing municipalities, including Brampton, to adjust how services are delivered.
City officials confirmed Wednesday that while the strike disrupts mail service, deadlines for property taxes, parking tickets and other fines remain unchanged. Payments can still be made in person, online, or by phone.
Property tax overdue notices for October and supplementary bills for November will be sent by courier. Residents are urged not to mail payments to the City until service resumes and instead use digital or in-person options through My Property Tax or City service counters.
Animal Services will not issue pet licence renewal notices by mail during the disruption. Pet owners who previously registered online or provided email addresses will receive reminders electronically, while some may also get reminder phone calls. Officials emphasized that licences must remain valid regardless of whether a notice is received, and renewals can be completed online.
Automated speed enforcement tickets will continue to be issued, served through a courier service.
Public notices for Council and Committee of Adjustment meetings will be posted online, ensuring residents can stay informed without relying on mail.
For courts and administrative services, scheduling of early resolutions and trials has been paused. Notices will not be sent during the strike, but residents remain responsible for paying fines and penalties by their due dates under both Provincial Offences and Administrative Penalties.
The City said it will continue to monitor the strike and update residents on service changes as needed.