Élections Montréal turns to private courriers amid Canada Post strike

Élections Montréal turns to private courriers amid Canada Post strike

October 23, 2025 5:08 pm EST.

“The main challenge was to find a way to send the voters notice,” said Sébastien Trottier, spokesperson for Élections Montréal, on their switch to private couriers for the Nov. 2 elections, amid the rotating Canada Post strike. Lola Kalder reports.

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