The labor dispute at Canada Post impacts the issuance of several economic aid checks from the federal and provincial governments.
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In Quebec, only three types of checks will be distributed during the conflict, namely alimony checks, housing allowance checks and checks relating to the solidarity tax credit.
However, they will not be sent by mail, as usual, but will instead have to be picked up at a Services Québec office.
On the federal government side, only checks for the Canada Child Benefit and the Alberta Child and Family Benefit will be transmitted.
All checks for other benefits, credits and refunds will be generated but will not be delivered.
The federal government will hold checks that cannot be delivered until the dispute is resolved.
Those who receive their benefits by direct deposit will continue to receive them.
Both levels of government also invite citizens to register for direct deposit to ensure they receive the amounts to which they are entitled.
The approximately 55,000 Canada Post workers launched a national strike last Friday.
The union demands, among other things, better salaries, better working conditions and the right to retire “with dignity”.
Letters and packages will not be processed or delivered during the strike.
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