Cost of canada post mail forwarding

Canada Post offers a mail forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" or "Forwarding by Mail" that allows you to receive mail and packages at a temporary address, and then forward them to your permanent address. The cost of this service varies depending on the type of mail and the frequency of forwarding. Here are the current rates for Canada Post Mail Forwarding:

Mail Forwarding Rates

• Small Packet International (SPI) and Small Packet Air (SPA) items:
  • $1.50 per item (up to 30 grams)
  • $2.50 per item (31-50 grams)
  • $3.50 per item (51-100 grams)
• Letter-post items (up to 30 grams):
  • $2.00 per item
• ParcelPost items (up to 30 kg):
  • $5.00 per item (up to 2 kg)
  • $10.00 per item (2.1-5 kg)
  • $15.00 per item (5.1-10 kg)
  • $20.00 per item (10.1-30 kg)

Additional Fees

• Handling fee: $1.00 per item (applies to all mail forwarding services)
• Fuel surcharge: 5% of the total forwarding cost (applies to all mail forwarding services)
• Insurance: 5% of the item's value (optional)

Frequency of Forwarding

• Daily forwarding: $5.00 per day (minimum 5 days)
• Weekly forwarding: $10.00 per week (minimum 1 week)
• Monthly forwarding: $20.00 per month (minimum 1 month)

Other Options

• Priority Forwarding: $10.00 per item (for urgent or time-sensitive mail)
• Express Forwarding: $20.00 per item (for expedited delivery)

Note: These rates are subject to change, and you should check with Canada Post for the most up-to-date information.

It's also important to note that you may need to provide additional documentation, such as a power of attorney or a notarized letter, to set up a mail forwarding service. Canada Post may also have specific requirements for the type of mail and packages that can be forwarded.