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Canada Post strike may delay municipal mail
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and vendors that the ongoing Canada Post strike may cause delays in municipal mail delivery. As a result, property tax bills and vendor payments sent by mail may arrive later than expected.
Residents can learn more or sign up to receive property tax email or text (SMS) notifications on the municipality’s property tax website.
If residents have not received their property tax bill in the mail, they can request a reprint at no charge visiting our website. Requests can also be made by calling 311 or emailing: contactus@311.halifax.ca.
Note that the September tax bill is due Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
If a cheque was mailed before the strike was called, residents are asked to wait until Wednesday, Oct. 17, before contacting the municipality to confirm receipt of the payment. Response times may be longer than usual due to the high volume of calls and email inquiries as a result of the Canada Post strike.
Residents are reminded that property taxes can also be paid by:
- online banking
- cash, debit or cheque at a Customer Contact Centre
- due-date pre-authorized debit
- credit card (fees apply)
Vendors can sign up for electronic (EFT) payments or may email invoices directly to hrmaplink@halifax.ca. Cheque pickup may also be arranged at municipal Customer Service Centres with advance notice and valid government-issued ID.
For more information, visit our website.
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Province’s Plan During Postal Strike
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During the Canada Post strike, Nova Scotians will be able to drop off and pick up high-priority provincial government correspondence at Access Nova Scotia centres.
Starting Thursday, October 2, people can drop off high-priority letter-sized correspondence.
Starting Tuesday, October 14, Nova Scotians will be able to pick up essential provincial government correspondence at the centres
. Provincial staff will contact people who are expecting correspondence from the government to confirm the centre location and the date the item will arrive.
Access Nova Scotia drop-offs and pickups can be done
Monday to Friday during regular business hours. People must bring valid government identification.
This service is only for essential correspondence that cannot be emailed such as cheques. It does not include personal mail, bill payments such as phone or power, or mail for the federal government such as passport applications. It also does not apply to packages.
Nova Scotians are encouraged, where possible, to use online services and direct deposit. Many people already use these electronic options for receiving payments and important government information.
Some departments have made direct arrangements for people to pick up cheques such as income assistance and rent supplements.
Nova Scotians can find more information about service during the postal strike at
https://novascotia.ca/postal-service-disruption/ or by calling
1-800-670-4357.
Additional Resources:
Access Nova Scotia locations and hours of operation:
https://novascotia.ca/access-locations/
Applications for the 2025-26 Heating Assistance Rebate Program are available online
https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program and at Access Nova Scotia locations
