Province’s Plan During Postal Strike
During the Canada Post strike, Nova Scotians will be able to drop off and pick up high-priority provincial government correspondence at Access Nova Scotia centres. (Province of Nova Scotia / File)
During the Canada Post strike, Nova Scotians will be able to drop off and pick up high-priority provincial government correspondence at Access Nova Scotia centres.
Starting Thursday, October 2, people can drop off high-priority letter-sized correspondence.
Starting Tuesday, October 14, Nova Scotians will be able to pick up essential provincial government correspondence at the centres. Provincial staff will contact people who are expecting correspondence from the government to confirm the centre location and the date the item will arrive.
Access Nova Scotia drop-offs and pickups can be done Monday to Friday during regular business hours. People must bring valid government identification.
This service is only for essential correspondence that cannot be emailed such as cheques. It does not include personal mail, bill payments such as phone or power, or mail for the federal government such as passport applications. It also does not apply to packages.
Nova Scotians are encouraged, where possible, to use online services and direct deposit. Many people already use these electronic options for receiving payments and important government information.
Some departments have made direct arrangements for people to pick up cheques such as income assistance and rent supplements.
Nova Scotians can find more information about service during the postal strike at https://novascotia.ca/postal-service-disruption/ or by calling 1-800-670-4357.
Additional Resources:
Access Nova Scotia locations and hours of operation: https://novascotia.ca/access-locations/
Applications for the 2025-26 Heating Assistance Rebate Program are available online https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program and at Access Nova Scotia locations