Canada Post and Privacy

[agentman]

I thought about sending some stuff to a friend within Canada, but i dont know if Canada Post is allowed to open packages and seize them . Just wanted to know if anyone knows about privacy laws/guidlines or had any experiences with regard to this situation. Thanks.

 

[Keebler Elf]

If it's not going across the border, customs probably won't be involved so I doubt CP will open anything unless they have a good reason to.

 

[bigbearbob]

Make sure that you package is wrapped well. No loose tape, or openings.
Make sure that it does not make any noise like a clock ticking..and you should be Ok..
Use brown paper from the Post Office and make it look official!
BBB

 

[l69norm]

... Make sure that it does not make any noise like a clock ticking....

I was told that the number one destination for the Peel Police Bomb Squad is the Canada Post Gateway Mail Sorting Plant in Mississauga (i.e. 3-4 calls a week). I had the impression that every package from outside Canada is at least x-rayed.

You would be surprised at the number of people who send things like sticks of dynamite, blasting caps, hand grenades, live ammunition, etc. They even had a set of booby trapped salt and pepper shakers that someone had sent in the mail (set to go off when a certain amount of salt is removed).

 

[DshRipRock]

Use Expresspost. Canada Post doesn't inspect mail under a certain weight. Not sure what that weight is( 500g??). If the package rips open and the contents are illegal the Police will be called. Double wrap your package and then place it in the Expresspost envelope.