Canada Post Shipping, Built Into ShipStation

Yes, if you want to connect your own Canada Post carrier account. ShipStation supports both Commercial and Solutions for Small Business accounts, so you don’t need a Commercial contract to get started.

Commercial accounts use a daily manifest workflow for outbound shipments. When you drop off those shipments, give the printed manifest to the Canada Post driver or counter staff.

Yes. Canada Post from ShipStation supports shipments originating in Canada, so you can use Canada Post services through ShipStation instead of connecting your own account. To create labels that way, ShipStation Carriers must be activated and your account needs a positive balance.

No. ShipStation’s Canada Post setup guidance doesn’t include automatic pickup scheduling. It does support the manifest workflow Commercial accounts use when handing shipments to a driver or counter staff.

Enter the full international shipment details and browse rates in ShipStation. Rate visibility follows the services available for that shipment, and Canada Post international shipments also require a valid recipient phone number.

Follow these steps in ShipStation:

• Go to Account Settings
• Select Shipping, then Carriers
• Open Your Carrier Accounts
• Click Add Carrier and choose Canada Post
• Select your account type and connect

Yes. ShipStation supports Canada Post return labels for domestic services. If you’re using your own Canada Post account, return-label availability differs by account type, while Canada Post from ShipStation supports domestic return labels.

Keep your orders in ShipStation and browse rates from your other connected carriers instead of moving work into a different tool. Because labels, automation, and order management stay in one place, your team can change carriers without rebuilding the whole workflow.