Canada Post is preparing to convert an additional 485,000 homes across Canada from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes in 2027, as part of the Crown corporation’s attempt to modernize and return to financial self-sustainability.
Heres why i see it still relevent. CRA mailings to a registered address as a 2FA method. Court notices served by mail. Some old folks can’t cope with computers and email. Parcels from other countries- I just got one Friday in my mailbox.
Also used as proof of address for bank account, citizenship apps, etc.
Strata documents are required to notify via paper mail.
I’m sure there are many more scenarios that I haven’t directly encountered
Yes, which they open with a key. Not exactly a fortress of security but at least a modicum more secure than a mailbox by someone’s front door, or worse, leaving the mail on the porch right in front of the door.
The only issue is for older folks or people with disabilities that limit their mobility. Thankfully, Canada Post already has delivery accommodation services for people who need them, including home delivery.
Heres why i see it still relevent. CRA mailings to a registered address as a 2FA method. Court notices served by mail. Some old folks can’t cope with computers and email. Parcels from other countries- I just got one Friday in my mailbox. Also used as proof of address for bank account, citizenship apps, etc. Strata documents are required to notify via paper mail.
I’m sure there are many more scenarios that I haven’t directly encountered
It’s not like they won’t get any mail at all. They just have to go down the block to a community mailbox.
Yes, which they open with a key. Not exactly a fortress of security but at least a modicum more secure than a mailbox by someone’s front door, or worse, leaving the mail on the porch right in front of the door.
The only issue is for older folks or people with disabilities that limit their mobility. Thankfully, Canada Post already has delivery accommodation services for people who need them, including home delivery.