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Canada Post announces nearly 500K addresses to lose home delivery (www.ctvnews.ca)
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[–] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

This always seems to be a passionate topic, I find it pretty rare these days to actually receive anything important. 9/10 times its just garbage.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    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

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    It's not like they won't get any mail at all. They just have to go down the block to a community mailbox.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago

    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.

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