As of May 29, 2025, Canada Post remains operational despite ongoing labor disputes with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). While a full-scale strike has not commenced, the CUPW has implemented a nationwide overtime ban, limiting workers to 40-hour weeks and potentially causing delivery delays . Earlier this month, the union issued strike notices, indicating the possibility of escalated actions .

Impacts on Shipping

The overtime ban may lead to slower mail and parcel deliveries, affecting businesses and consumers alike. Should a full strike occur, Canada Post has indicated it would suspend acceptance of new items and halt deliveries until the disruption is resolved.

Best Vapes' Response

At Best Vapes, we are committed to ensuring uninterrupted service to our customers. In light of the current situation:

• Alternative Shipping Services: We are actively utilizing alternative carriers such as Purolator, UPS, and regional couriers to maintain timely deliveries.

• Temporary Shipping Adjustments: Due to increased shipping costs associated with alternative carriers, we may implement temporary changes to our shipping policies. This could include adjusted rates or modified delivery timeframes.

• Customer Communication: We will continue to provide transparent updates regarding any changes to our shipping processes and are available to address any concerns you may have.

As many of you may have already heard, Canada Post has officially received a strike notice from its workers, with potential disruptions beginning Friday, May 23rd. At Best Vapes, we understand how important timely deliveries are to our customers, and we want to be fully transparent about what this could mean for your orders.

What’s Happening?

The possibility of a strike means that Canada Post services may be delayed or halted entirely starting Friday. While nothing is confirmed yet, we’re preparing for all scenarios to ensure your orders continue to reach you with as little interruption as possible.

What This Means for Shipping

Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty, we may need to temporarily increase shipping rates as we shift to alternative carriers. This is not a decision we take lightly, but it’s necessary to maintain reliable service and continue fulfilling your orders without long delays.

We are actively exploring other shipping partners and solutions, and we are committed to keeping these changes as minimal and short-term as possible.

Stay Tuned

We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as more information becomes available. Please follow us on social media or check our website for real-time updates on shipping and service changes.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We’re doing everything we can to keep your vaping needs met during this uncertain time.

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Best Vapes Team

Canada Post has made significant progress in catching up on deliveries, and we’re confident in their ability to handle your orders with care and reliability.

That said, as we settle into the Canadian winter, we’d like to remind everyone that this season often brings its own set of challenges. Whether it’s heavy snowfall, icy conditions, or unpredictable weather patterns, winter can sometimes lead to unexpected shipping delays. To help ensure your orders arrive on time, we strongly encourage you to place your orders as early as possible.