Canada Post unveils permanent stamp that retains its value
Canada Post announced Wednesday the introduction of a non-denominated stamp that will retain its value despite future price increases.
The permanent stamp will sell for 51 cents, the current domestic rate for lettermail, and will become available on Nov. 16. The new stamps will continue to be accepted when Canada Post bumps up its rate to 52 cents on Jan. 15, 2007.
The permanent stamp will make doing business with Canada Post that much easier, Moya Greene, president and CEO of Canada Post, said in a release.
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