Government provides notice on services during postal strike

Residents of the province who receive benefit payments via cheque from the Provincial Government are asked to contact the applicable government department or agency to find out how they can continue to receive these payments without disruption during the Canada Post strike.

Individuals in receipt of Income Support payments via cheque can call 1-877-729-7888 for assistance. For enquiries about employment services, phone 1-800-563-6600 or email EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca.

Nearly all Residential Tenancies applications are submitted by email, fax, or in-person and mediation is done via email or phone. Most hearings are done via teleconference and are not affected by the postal disruption. Any resulting orders can be issued in-person, via email, or sent by courier, if needed.

The Vital Statistics Division continues to receive applications online. These are being processed and held on file, and customers may pick up documents at the Vital Statistics office on Smallwood Drive in Mount Pearl.

If someone outside St. John’s and the surrounding areas needs their certificate immediately, the Vital Statistics Office will arrange a courier. It is recommended that customers contact Vital Statistics in advance to make arrangements if they choose to have someone pick up their documents on their behalf, as consent may be required.

Customers may contact Vital Statistics by phone at 709-729-3308 or via email at vstats@gov.nl.ca if they have questions.