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New rates for USA and International Letter-post and Light Packet

April 2, 2007

On April 16, 2007 Canada Post will increase the regulated prices for USA and International Letter-post "over 30 grams" and Light Packet items.

These increases were delayed and therefore not implemented along with the other regulated and non-regulated Transaction Mail, Direct Marketing and Parcels products and services on January 15, 2007.

The following increases will be implemented on April 16, 2007:

Letter-post

USA
  • a $0.05 increase to $1.10 on Standard Letter-post, 30-50 grams
  • a $0.08 increase to $1.86 on Other Letter-post, 50-100 grams
  • a $0.11 increase to $3.10 on Other Letter-post, 100-200 grams
  • a $0.22 increase to $6.20 on Other Letter-post, 200-500 grams

    International
  • a $0.10 increase to $2.20 on the Standard Letter-post, 30-50 grams
  • a $0.11 increase to $3.60 on the Other Letter-post, 50-100 grams
  • a $0.22 increase to $6.20 on the Other Letter-post, 100-200 grams
  • a $0.42 increase to $12.40 on the Other Letter-post, 200-500 grams
    (The USA and International Letter-post "up to 30 grams" increased on January 15, 2007)

    Light Packet

    USA
  • a $0.08 increase to $1.86 up to 100 grams
  • a $0.14 increase to $3.88 on the 100-250 grams
  • a $0.22 increase to $6.20 on the 250-500 grams


  • International
  • a $0.11 increase to $3.60 up to 100 grams
  • a $0.31 increase to $7.29 on the 100-250 grams
  • a $0.42 increase to $12.40 on the 250-500 grams

  • (Maximum dimensions: 380mm x 270mm x 20mm)

    These annual price increases are consistent with industry practice and are necessary for Canada Post to retain a competitive position in an ever-changing marketplace and to keep pace with rising costs.