Prices in Canada continue to go up under Mark Carney’s government, and many of them are automatic, meaning that Parliament does not approve them (cost of postage, alcohol, passports etc.) Does this increasing reliance on ‘escalator’ taxes concern you? Let me know here!

Bill C-15: Canada Post Given Full Rein – No More Consumer Price Protection

April 2, 2026

According to Blacklock’s Reporter, the price of mailing a domestic letter has increased 35 per cent in the past 18 months, from 92¢ to $1.24. Now, with the passage of Bill C-15, sending mail within or outside Canada is likely going to cost even more.

On March 26th, 2026, Bill C-15 An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget received Royal Assent. Under Section 16 of this Liberal Bill, Canada Post (a Crown Corporation) has been granted full authority “to establish rates of postage and the terms and conditions related to the payment of the postage.”

This means that Canada Post no longer requires government oversight to increase its postage prices, resulting in further loss of transparency. Price increases are highly likely as the company desperately seeks financial stability/increased revenue after years of being in the red.

You can find out more about Canada Post’s “transformation plan” here. A major change you should be aware of is their plan to move all home delivery to community mailboxes.