Federal government 'exploring all options' to modernize Canada Post, as it launches overdue mandate review

OTTAWA— With Canada Post facing a dire fiscal future, the federal government is taking the first steps towards a possible overhaul of its mandate.

Public Services and Procurement Canada, the department responsible for Canada Post Corp. and the charter that dictates how often it delivers letters and parcels, is planning to launch consultations about the future of the Crown corporation.

“The goal is to engage Canadians and stakeholders to redefine the government’s service-oriented vision for Canada Post...