Unionized Canada Post workers have rejected the latest 'final offers' in ongoing negotiations for a new collective agreement that have lasted over a year and a half. Despite the federal government's intervention last year, when it asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to prevent a postal strike during the holiday season, the parties remain at an impasse. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has expressed concerns that the rejection could negatively impact small businesses and Canada Post operations. Separately, the federal government has decided to uphold the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) wholesale fibre access policy, which aims to maximize competition by allowing greater competitor access to fibre networks. This decision is expected to limit Bell Canada's fibre network expansion, as its footprint is anticipated to plateau. The government’s stance supports the principle of fostering competition regardless of provider, aligning with the CRTC's policy objectives.