Postal Strike Contingency Plan for Provincial Correspondence Activated
Nova Scotians can now take some provincial government correspondence that cannot be sent electronically to an Access Nova Scotia centre. (Communications Nova Scotia)
The Province has activated its postal strike contingency plan.
Nova Scotians can now take some provincial government correspondence that cannot be sent electronically, such as applications for birth certificates or residential tenancies applications, to an Access Nova Scotia centre.
This service is only for mail to the provincial government. It does not apply to items such as personal mail, passport applications, holiday cards or power bills.
Starting Saturday, November 30, Nova Scotians can pick up some high-priority provincial government items at an Access Nova Scotia centre. Pickup will be available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Provincial government staff will contact people in advance to confirm which Access Nova Scotia location to send the item to. People should allow two Saturdays from the time they are contacted and bring valid government identification with them. This service will depend on the length of the strike.
Some departments have made arrangements for people to pick up items directly, such as income assistance and rent supplements.
Many people receive government payments through direct deposit, and all Nova Scotians are encouraged, where possible, to use online services and direct deposit.
More information on provincial government service to Nova Scotians during the postal strike is at: https://novascotia.ca/postal-service-disruption/ . People who cannot access the information online can contact the Province at 1-800-670-4357.
Quick Facts:
- postal workers went on strike Friday, November 15
- the Province’s drop-off option for government correspondence started Wednesday, November 20
Additional Resources:
Access Nova Scotia locations: https://novascotia.ca/access-locations/
News release – Impact of Postal Strike on Provincial Government Correspondence: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/11/15/impact-postal-strike-provincial-government-correspondence