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Canada Post Service Disruption Impacts – September 2025

RE: Canada Post Service Disruption Impacts

September 29, 2025

Location: Meaford, Ontario

Overview

  • Canada Post is experiencing a national strike, resulting in a temporary service disruption.

  • No mail will be delivered or sent during this time, which affects how residents receive and send municipal documents.

  • All payment deadlines remain in effect, regardless of whether you have received your bill by mail.

Impact on Municipal Services

Water Bills

Property Taxes

  • Property tax bills were mailed in July 2025.

  • The next installment is due on October 28, 2025.

  • Property owners are expected to make payments on time using alternative payment methods, as bills have already been received.

  • For questions, call 519-538-1060 ext. 1104 or email tax@meaford.ca.

  • Explore alternative tax payment options: Meaford.ca/Tax.

Municipal Payments (Accounts Payable)

  • If you are waiting for a cheque payment, email ap@meaford.ca with your invoice number to confirm pickup.

  • Cheques will not be mailed during the strike.

  • Please do not send payments by mailat this time. Use alternative payment methods.

What You Can Do

  • Pick up municipal documents in person during business hours.

  • Sign up for e-billing for future convenience.

  • Continue to use online, phone, or in-person payment options.

  • Stay informed by checking the Municipality’s website and following us on social media for updates.

Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure residents can continue to access services during this disruption.

For further information, contact:

Communications Department
Municipality of Meaford
21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford
519-538-1060 extension 1195 | communications@meaford.ca

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