Update May 23, 2025

From the Canada Post website: The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees in both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units.  As a result, Canada Post will continue operating but customers may experience delays.  At this time, there are no rotating strikes or national work stoppage. 

CELA will continue to produce and mail physical materials including CDs, embossed braille, printbraille, and Envoy Connect returns
as long as Canada Post is able to deliver them.  We will monitor the situation and update the blog if the situation shifts. 

We are aware of the potential for a Canada Post service disruption as early as May 23, 2025. We know that Canada Post service is crucial to our users who rely on physical materials including CDs, embossed braille, printbraille, and Envoy Connect returns.
As we have in the past, we will continue to produce and distribute reading materials to our users if there is a rotating postal service. If there is a full stoppage of services, we will cease production of CDs and physical braille until the service disruption is resolved.

CELA has resources available to assist you in accessing materials in digital formats. 

• CD transition resources
• Guides for the Envoy Connect, EasyReader app and other resources.
• Upcoming webinars and training session to learn the many ways to read CELA audiobooks 

Information about how the Canada Post service disruption will impact libraries will be sent by email.

Please watch our blog, website and social media for updates.

We hope for all involved that any service disruption will be short or allow for continued deliveries on a reduced schedule to lessen the impacts on our users.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.