Canada

Last updated: 2008-09-29

The following sections are covered in this chapter:

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Parcel Services
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Abbreviations: PC = Priority Courier XP = Xpresspost EP = Expedited Parcel RP = Regular Parcel

Table 1-1: Size and Speed


Size	Speed
Maximum: Length: 2 m Length: Girth: 3 m	Local PC: noon next day XP: next day EP: 1 day RP: 2 days	Regional PC: noon next day XP: next day to 2 days EP: 1 to 3 days RP: 3 to 5 days	National PC: noon next day - up to 1 day XP: 2 days EP: 2 to 7 days RP: 4 to 9 days
Minimum: 100 mm x 70 mm x 1 mm

Table 1-2: Features, Options and Surcharge Prices


Category	PC	XP	EP	RP
Features, options and surcharges available to all Customers
Delivery Confirmation	Included
Signature	No charge option	$1.50
Signature Copy	$7.25
Signature Image	A secured signature image can be viewed at no charge on Canada Post’s website
Coverage for loss or damage*	Up to $100 Included			$0.95 per $100
Additional Coverage*	$0.95 per $100 (up to $5,000)
Collect on Delivery (C.O.D.)* (first $100 of coverage included)	$6.50 (up to $25,000)
Redirection	Provided the addressee has filed a Change of Address Notification, and whenever possible, Canada Post will redirect the item to the new address, within Canada only.
Return to Sender	Items will be returned for a fee equal to the original postage paid for the item, less any option fee.
Oversize Item**	$7.50
Unpackaged Item**	$7.50
Mailing Tube Surcharge	$1.00

*	Some conditions and exceptions apply.

**	The Unpackaged Item and Oversize Item Surcharges will not be combined. Customers mailing unpackaged items which are also oversize will only be charged a single fee of $7.50.

Table 1-3: Features, Options and Surcharge Prices


Category	PC Prices	XP Prices	EP Prices	RP Prices
Additional features, options and surcharges available to Contract Customers only
Card for Pick-up	No charge option (available only to Customers using EST or a third party shipping system)
On-Demand Pick-up (Click here to download a list of the areas where On-Demand Pick-up and Third-Party Pick-up is available)	$3.50 per pick-up	N/A
Leave at Door	No charge option (available only to Customers using EST or a third party shipping system)
Do Not Safe Drop	No charge option (available only to Customers using EST or a third party shipping system)
Proof of Age Required (includes Signature)	N/A	$1.50		N/A
Proof of Identity with Data Transfer	$10.00
Scheduled Pick-up (weekly fee based on weekly volume) (Click here to download a list of the areas where Scheduled Pick-up is available)	Up to 14 items: $15.00 15 to 120 items: $6.00 Over 120 items: No charge