TUESDAY MAY 31, 2005
BACKGROUND
In late 2004, NAMMU provided all members a copy of
the announcement with the ruling made in favor of Canada Post
Corporation, asserting the Corporation’s Exclusive Privilege extends
to all Canadian originating letters weighing up to 500g, whether
destined for delivery in Canada or outside of Canada.
Click here to view announcement.
NAMMU took two initiatives:
NEW
Current impact assessment: Confusion is still very
apparent in the mailing industry over this ruling. The mail
forwarding party(ies) to whom the ruling would apply, are in the
legal process of appeal. Many mailers are not clear to what this
Exclusive Privilege applies, have not necessarily changed the status
quo. Some Value Add Mailers (VAM) are hesitant about providing
intermediate service for their clients and are sending them directly
to the mail forwarders or Canada Post; and in fact, find the ruling
inhibits their ability to compete for global work where the foreign
client wants the destination country’s postal indicia to appear.
There is unanimous condemnation of A-B-A Remail: letters originating
in Canada that (re)enter Canada with foreign postage, destined for a
Canadian recipient.
NEXT
Given the current state of confusion in the mailing
industry, Canada Post has accepted the NAMMU invitation to
participate in a National Information Forum, June 14, in Toronto.
Hospitality has kindly been offered by
RESOLVE Corporation.
Agenda items include a status report on current legal
proceedings, clarification of the ruling and to what it applies,
consideration of any legitimate competitive concerns tabled, next
steps. Your participation and questions are invited and vital toward
development of a better understanding, and where necessary, viable
business alternatives that work well for the industry and Canada
Post. Question cards will be available on site so that
confidentiality is maintained for those who wish it, and questions
can also be submitted in advance in complete confidentiality to
executive@nammu.org The formal presentation will be made by
Ameet Bhalla, Director International Product
Management; and the support team from Canada Post will include:
Gail Ryan, GM International Product Management;
Sean Kennedy, Lead Counsel, Canada Post;
Donna Drover, GM Take to Market; Joe Addeo,
Director Take to Customer.
The session is intended to further
improve communication and understanding of the issues involved for
all parties. Registration must be
received no later than June 9.
TO REGISTER:
click here. TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS in advance or
if you are unable to attend and wish to pose a question:
executive@nammu.org
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