Canada Post may close 61 rural offices in Southwestern Ontario after ending a 31-year moratorium, pending a new business plan.

Canada Post is undergoing major changes after the federal government ended a 31-year moratorium on closing rural post offices, potentially threatening 61 locations in Southwestern Ontario. Facing billions in losses and declining mail volume, the agency has 45 days to submit a turnaround plan that may include expanding community mailboxes, ending most door-to-door delivery, and adjusting service standards. While 3,700 offices have been protected since 1994, officials say the list is outdated due to urban growth, and many former rural areas now have overlapping services. Oxford County has the most at-risk locations with 15, but Canada Post has not released a public list of affected offices. The final impact depends on the upcoming business plan.