Canada Post Says There Won't Be Any More Super Mailboxes Until It Consults With The New Liberal Government

The Liberals promised to save home delivery.

Canada Post is suspending its rollout of community mailboxes across the country

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The Crown corporation announced in 2013 that it would end door-to-door mail delivery in urban centers within five years. Along with an increase to the price of stamps, these "super mailboxes" were supposed to cut costs amid dropping mail volumes.

On Monday, though, Canada Post said in a statement that it was "temporarily suspending" the installation of any more super mailboxes until it had time to consult with the new Liberal government.

The Liberals promised to save home mail delivery if elected.

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"We disagree strongly with the Conservative decision to ask Canadians to pay more for a reduced quality of service," the party's platform said.

Some municipalities said Canada Post didn't consult with them on where and how the super mailboxes were being installed. They were also criticized for making it harder for senior citizens and others with limited mobility to get their mail.

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Communal mailboxes are already used in many rural parts of the country, as well as in apartment buildings, condos, and seniors' residences.

Canada Post says some 460,000 addresses were in the process of having their home delivery replaced with super mailboxes.

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All super mailboxes that had been planned for the rest of the year and in 2016 are on hold for the time being.

Communities across Canada where super mailboxes have already been installed will continue to have their mail delivered there.