An association representing news organizations in Canada is calling on federal party leaders to restrict Canada PostB次元官网网址檚 plans to expand its flyer distribution.

B次元官网网址 Media Canada, of which Black Press Media is a member, released a statement on Friday saying the Crown corporation is using an unfair advantage provided to it by the government.

President and CEO John Hinds said Canada Post has plans to begin distributing packaged commercial flyers in direct competition with local newspapers, using its ability to access lock boxes in apartments and condos as part of its marketing.

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In a statement, Canada Post denied that it is competing unfairly.

B次元官网网址淲ith a mandate to serve all Canadians while remaining financially self-sufficient, Canada Post competes fairly in the marketplace to provide products and services of value to Canadian businesses and consumers,B次元官网网址� it said.

B次元官网网址淲ith greater flexibility and lower prices, newspapers and other private operators deliver the vast majority of flyers in Canada. While Canada Post has exclusive access to mailboxes, we donB次元官网网址檛 deliver everything Canadians receive at their door.B次元官网网址�

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Hinds said Canadians should be concerned about the postal service undercutting one of newspapersB次元官网网址� foundational revenue pillars.

B次元官网网址淐anadians have said that local news is really important,B次元官网网址� he said. B次元官网网址淎t the end of the day, local advertising creates local news.B次元官网网址�

Black Press Media has also reached out to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the office of Carla Qualtrough, the minister responsible for Canada Post, for comment.

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