Canada Post is Purolator’s majority shareholder, but services, rates and conditions must be compared separately. Weight or recipient type alone is not enough to choose a carrier.
Differences that matter for the parcel
Canada Post does publish a fuel surcharge. Check applicable charges with both carriers. This page does not measure their networks, reliability or savings by weight band.
Compare rates
There is no universal price winner. Compare the total for the parcel, including applicable fees and account terms. Weight alone or a carrier’s reputation does not establish which will be cheaper.
Request quotes with the same postal codes, handover date, packed dimensions, weight and options. Record the exact service, estimated date, included charges and exclusions. A carrier comparison is not a measurement of on-time performance.
Check transit
Check the service available for both addresses and the carrier handover date. An estimate is not a guarantee; any commitment has its own terms, exclusions and claim procedure.
Check practical conditions
Confirm drop-off or pickup, label printing, parcel limits and coverage options. Keep the quotes to compare the final invoice with the original assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Purolator and Canada Post: how do I choose?
Canada Post is Purolator’s majority shareholder, but services, rates and conditions must be compared separately. Weight or recipient type alone is not enough to choose a carrier.