The Provincial Government is closely monitoring the current labour situation at Canada Post and its impact on residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you receive benefit payments via cheque from the Provincial Government, please contact the applicable government department or agency to find out how you can continue to receive these payments without disruption.

Income Support
Individuals in receipt of Income Support payments via cheque can call 1-877-729-7888 for assistance.

Teachers’ Pension
For teachers’ pension enquiries, please phone 709-729-7054 or 709-729-7144, or email pensionerpayroll@gov.nl.ca.

Employment Services
For enquires about employment services, please phone 1-800-563-6600 or email EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca.

Post-Secondary
Post-secondary students accessing the Student Aid Program should expect minimal impact due to the Canada Post labour dispute. Students should continue to utilize existing electronic channels for submitting any required documentation. Students can continue to send documents to studentaidmailbox@gov.nl.ca.

For any enquiries, post-secondary students can call 709-729-5849 or toll-free 1-888-657-0800, email studentaidenquiry@gov.nl.ca or visit the Student Aid Office in Coughlan College, 216 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s Campus, Memorial University.

Supplier form
Additionally, we are encouraging any vendors still receiving payments via cheques to transition to direct deposit, if possible. Supplier Form – Treasury Board Secretariat

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