Canada Post strike affects charities, businesses [Video]

More than 55,000 workers with Canada Post remain on the picket lines for the 25th consecutive day.

The strike, which began on Nov. 14, has caused issues for residents and businesses across Canada during the busiest time of year for mail service. Backlogs have piled up for other carrier services amidst the strike, meaning many people won’t be getting their packages for Christmas this year.

For small businesses, the holiday season sales help get them though the quiet months to come. The work stoppage has impacted the ability to ship merchandise to customers, among other issues.

Fraser Wells, chair for the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, says the timing of the strike couldn’t be worse for them.

“While there’s a lot of excitement associated with the holidays, there’s also a lot of stress for those folks that are trying to get gifts at the 11th hour,” Wells says. “Ultimately it’s created a little bit of additional stress on top …