Are Canada Post's Management Layoffs a Sign of a Postal Apocalypse?

In a move that has shocked the nation, Canada Post has announced sweeping management layoffs. The news has sent shockwaves through the postal community and has raised concerns about the future of mail delivery in Canada.
The layoffs, which will affect hundreds of managers across the country, are part of a cost-cutting measure aimed at saving the struggling Crown corporation money. Canada Post has been facing declining mail volumes for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated its financial woes.
The layoffs have been met with outrage by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which represents Canada Post employees. CUPW has accused the corporation of "playing fast and loose with the future of postal delivery in Canada."
The union's concerns are well-founded. Canada Post is a vital service that connects Canadians to each other and to the world. The layoffs could lead to delays in mail delivery, higher postage rates, and even the closure of post offices.