A looming disruption at Canada Post could have serious consequences for businesses still relying on cheques to pay vendors. According to CBC News, unionized postal workers are once again in a legal strike position as early as July, reigniting concerns about service interruptions across the country.
If your business still pays vendors by mailing cheques, this is your wake-up call.
The Hidden Risk of Cheque-Based Payments
Paper cheques are already a slow and costly method of payment. Add in the possibility of postal delays—or a full strike—and the risks multiply:
- Late payments can strain vendor relationships.
- Missed due dates can lead to penalties or halted services.
- Manual cheque runs consume staff time and increase error potential.
- No tracking or visibility once a cheque leaves the building.
In 2025, relying on the mail to move money just doesn’t make sense.
Why Digital Payment Solutions Are the Answer
With digital solutions like SparcPay, your business can eliminate the uncertainty and inefficiencies of cheque-based payments. SparcPay streamlines your entire accounts payable process—from invoice approval to electronic payment—without relying on paper or postage.
Here’s what that means for your business:
- No more waiting on the mail: Payments are sent electronically in days, not weeks.
- Full visibility into payment status and approval workflows.
- Secure and compliant transactions with built-in audit trails.
- Time and cost savings that free your team to focus on more strategic work.
Be Proactive Before a Disruption Hits
If there’s one lesson from past postal disruptions, it’s that reacting after the fact is too late. Now is the time to modernize how you manage payables—before a strike puts your operations at risk.
SparcPay is easy to implement and works with your existing accounting software. Within days, you can switch from mailing cheques to sending fast, secure digital payments.