Does canada post forward cra mail

In Canada, Canada Post is responsible for delivering mail and parcels, including those from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). However, the answer to your question is a bit nuanced.

Canada Post will forward CRA mail to a new address if you have moved and have updated your address with the CRA. This is because the CRA uses Canada Post's forwarding service to deliver tax-related mail, such as notices and refunds.

Here are some scenarios where Canada Post may forward CRA mail:

  1. You've moved and updated your address with the CRA: If you've notified the CRA of your address change and provided your new address, Canada Post will forward any subsequent CRA mail to your new address.
  2. You've registered for CRA's Address Change Service: The CRA offers a service that allows you to update your address online or by phone. If you've registered for this service, Canada Post will forward CRA mail to your new address.
  3. You've requested a forwarding address with Canada Post: You can request a forwarding address with Canada Post, which will redirect mail, including CRA mail, to your new address.

However, there are some situations where Canada Post may not forward CRA mail:

  1. You haven't updated your address with the CRA: If you haven't notified the CRA of your address change, Canada Post won't forward CRA mail to your new address.
  2. You've only updated your address with Canada Post: If you've only updated your address with Canada Post, but not with the CRA, Canada Post won't forward CRA mail to your new address.
  3. The CRA has sent a specific type of mail: Some CRA mail, such as notices or assessments, may not be forwarded by Canada Post. In these cases, you'll need to contact the CRA directly to update your address.

To ensure that you receive your CRA mail, it's essential to update your address with both the CRA and Canada Post. You can do this online, by phone, or by mail, depending on the method you prefer.