Whether you choose a basic ground service or next A.M. rush, these delivery standards are our commitment to you!
The charts below show the delivery standards for each of our products. Use this guide to help you determine which product will best suit your needs.
Delivery Standards*: Canada
Canada Post offers the following products for delivery in Canada:
| Priority™ Next A.M. | Xpresspost™ | Regular Parcel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Next A.M. | Next Day | Up to 2 days |
| Regional | Next A.M. | Next Day | 3 up to 5 days |
| National | Next A.M. up to 2 days | Up to 2 days | 4 up to 9 days |
To look up the domestic delivery standards for a specific origin and destination use the delivery standards tool.
Letters
| Local | 2 business days |
| Within a Province | 3 business days |
| National | 4 business days |
* Delivery standards are within business days for items sent between major urban centres and are dependent upon origin and destination. All Canada Post services (including without limitation, delivery guarantees) are subject to terms and conditions.
Delivery Standards*: U.S.A
Canada Post offers 7 delivery services to the U.S.A.
Parcels and Letters
| Priority™ Worldwide | Next business day by noon** |
| Xpresspost™ - USA | 3, 4 and 5 business days |
| Expedited Parcel™ - USA | in as little as 6 days |
| Small Packet™ - USA Air | in as little as 4 days |
| Light Packet™ - USA | in as little as 4 days |
| Small Packet™ - USA Surface | in as little as 6 days |
| Letter-post | 4 days up to 6 business days |
* Delivery standards are within business days for items sent between major urban centres and are dependent upon origin and destination. All Canada Post services (including without limitation, delivery guarantees) are subject to terms and conditions.
**Delivery standards are in business days between major urban centres. Some restrictions apply. See the Priority™ Worldwide terms and conditions for details.
Delivery Standards*: International
Canada Post offers the following products for the International delivery:
Parcels and Letters
| Priority™ Worldwide | 2 to 3 days*** |
| Xpresspost™ - International | In as little as 4 days |
| International Parcel - Air | In as little as 6 days** |
| International Parcel - Surface | 4 up to 6 weeks** |
| Small Packet™ - International Air | In as little as 6 days** |
| Small Packet™ - International Surface | 4 up to 6 weeks (surface)** |
| Light Packet™ - International | In as few as 4 days** |
| Letter-post | 4 days up to 7 business days** |
* Delivery standards are within business days for items sent between major urban centres and are dependent upon origin and destination. All Canada Post services (including without limitation, delivery guarantees) are subject to terms and conditions.
** Service expectation only; no service delivery standard
*** Delivery standards are in business days between major urban centres. Some restrictions apply. See the Priority™ Worldwide terms and conditions for details.
Are delivery standards guaranteed?
Selected services feature a on-time delivery guaranteed. To learn more visit the Postal Services Information.
Small or medium sized business?
There are additional services available exclusively to contract and VentureOne customers.





