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Canada opens search for next Canada Post CEO as Doug Ettinger plans retirement

The current chief executive’s term ends March 3, 2027, and applications for the role close October 6.

A Canada Post delivery truck travelling on a city street.
A Canada Post delivery truck. File photo; not related to the CEO announcement event. Photo: Colby Winfield / Unsplash.

The federal government has launched an open, competency-based search for Canada Post’s next president and chief executive officer.

Current CEO Doug Ettinger’s term ends March 3, 2027, and the government says he will remain in the role until a successor is appointed. Ettinger has led the Crown corporation since 2019.

The September 8 statement describes the next CEO’s mandate as continuing Canada Post’s transformation while adapting services and technology to changing demand. Applications for the appointment close October 6, 2026.

Source: Public Services and Procurement Canada statement — September 8, 2026; checked September 9.

Featured image: A Canada Post delivery truck. File photo; not related to the CEO announcement event. Photo: Colby Winfield / Unsplash.

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