ShipTime Canada Inc.

Effective November 3, 2025 to January 11, 2026

Canada Post has announced its Peak Season Surcharge schedule for the 2025 holiday shipping period. These temporary fees help manage increased parcel volume and the added operational pressure that comes with the busiest months of the year. Surcharges apply to parcels that require special handling or are classified as oversized.

All peak surcharges are applied in addition to Canada Post’s standard rates and any other applicable fees.

Compare Peak Surcharges Across All Couriers

To view peak season surcharges from other couriers, click here. ShipTime allows you to compare Canada Post rates alongside trusted national couriers like UPS, Purolator, FedEx, GLS, DHL, Loomis, Canpar, and more. This helps you choose the right courier, manage peak-season costs, and keep deliveries moving during the holiday rush.

Surcharge Descriptions

Additional Handling

Applied to parcels that cannot be processed through automated sortation due to packaging, shape, or material. This includes:

• Items not fully encased in corrugated cardboard or Canada Post-approved packaging

• Non-conveyable items such as:

  • Fragile packages

  • Chemical shipments

  • Tubular packages

  • Any item requiring manual processing

Oversized (Out-of-Spec)

Applied when a parcel exceeds Canada Post size limits:

• Any dimension over 1 m (39.4 inches)

• A second-longest side measuring more than 76 cm (30 inches)

Packages that exceed these thresholds fall outside Canada Post’s standard specifications and are subject to the Oversized surcharge.

What This Means for ShipTime Members

These Canada Post peak-season fees will automatically be included in your live ShipTime rate comparisons during the holiday period. This ensures you have full visibility into pricing across all couriers, helping you choose the most cost-effective option for every shipment.

If you have questions about surcharge rules or parcel sizing, our Heroic Support™ team is ready to assist.