Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says her government is doing everything possible to help Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers reach an agreement.
The Thunder Bay-Superior North MP says she has appointed a special mediator to assist the two sides while they negotiate.
Morton Mitchnick is joining a team of federal arbitrators.
Hajdu notes she has met with the union and Canada Post to encourage both parties to continue talks.
Rotating strikes in an attempt to reach a new deal continue Thursday in Alberta, B.C. and parts of Quebec.
