Canada Post strike: What to know about your mail [Video]

With Canada Post workers on strike, many individuals and businesses are facing the challenge of sending and receiving mail.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced the strike after it and the Crown corporation were unable to reach a deal by the deadline Friday, noting little progress was made after nearly a year of bargaining. 

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Canada Post said in a statement Friday that the impact would be “significant and immediate” on millions of Canadians, small businesses and charities during the busy holiday season.

Here are the answers to some of Canadians’ most-asked questions.

Did postal workers go on strike?

About 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike Friday after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer.

Is Canada Post delivering mail?

Mail and parcels won’t be processed or delivered and no new items will be accepted until the strike is over, according to Canada Post. It said services …