Canada Post is being pushed to the brink — and the public is being told the wrong story.

In this episode of The Silver Bullet Podcast, Pirate Jim, a Canada Post letter carrier and union shop steward, breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes at Canada Post, why privatization keeps coming back, and who stands to benefit if a public service is treated like a business.

You’ll hear first-hand updates from James Ball, President of the Edmonton Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, along with real stories from postal workers about safety, staffing, management failures, and the growing strain on the system.

The episode also explores The Great Postal Heist documentary and what the U.S. experience with postal privatization can teach Canadians — before it’s too late.

This conversation isn’t just about postal workers. It’s about public services, affordability, rural delivery, community connection, and whether essential services should exist to serve people or profits.

If you care about the future of Canada Post, this episode is for you.

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Canada Post is being pushed to the brink — and the public is being told the wrong story.

In this episode of The Silver Bullet Podcast, Pirate Jim, a Canada Post letter carrier and union shop steward, breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes at Canada Post, why privatization keeps coming back, and who stands to benefit if a public service is treated like a business.

You’ll hear first-hand updates from James Ball, President of the Edmonton Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, along with real stories from postal workers about safety, staffing, management failures, and the growing strain on the system.

The episode also explores The Great Postal Heist documentary and what the U.S. experience with postal privatization can teach Canadians — before it’s too late.

This conversation isn’t just about postal workers. It’s about public services, affordability, rural delivery, community connection, and whether essential services should exist to serve people or profits.

✊ If you care about the future of Canada Post, this episode is for you.

Canada Post's Existential Crisis: A Deep Dive with Pirate JimJoin Pirate Jim, host of the Silver Bullet Podcast, as he navigates the complexities surrounding Canada Post's current financial turmoil. This episode features discussions on the pivotal role of Canada Post, the financial challenges it faces, and the government's recent moves to lift moratoriums and implement transformational changes. Highlighting the perspectives of various politicians, union representatives, and the minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, this episode offers an in-depth look at the future of Canada Post amidst drastic digital shifts and labor disputes.00:00 Introduction and Opening Song00:34 Acknowledging Indigenous Lands01:14 Welcome to the Podcast01:24 Discussion on Public Services and Crown Corporations07:59 Minister's Speech on Canada Post10:46 Financial Challenges of Canada Post13:08 Government's Plan for Canada Post15:55 Q&A Session with the Minister20:58 Debate on Canada Post's Future32:32 Community Mailboxes and Rural Services39:29 Introduction to the Kaplan Report39:54 Financial Struggles and Worker Concerns40:44 Rural and Remote Service Challenges42:48 Debate on Community Mailboxes45:50 Canada Post's Financial Viability48:42 Future of Canada Post in a Digital World56:35 Government's Role and Strategic Plans01:00:05 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook