Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. September 25th, 2025

In an effort to stabilize the finances of Canada’s biggest courier, significant changes to Canada Post’s day-to-day operations will be coming, as announced by the feds earlier today. And in order to ensure the company’s long-term survival, drastic measures could still be taken. For the time being, home delivery will be scrapped, with the remaining 4 million Canadian addresses being shifted to community mailboxes. And as of right now, Canada Post is losing nearly $10 million every day. Carleton University professor Ian Lee pays us a visit. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. Is it time to eliminate the modern-day grading system? According to an Associate Professor at Trent University, grades can be a motivation killer for today's students. However, education expert David Johnson is taking a more traditional stance on this debate. He thinks that grades are still important in schools, and we need to set the standards for real-world performance. You'll hear his views in Hour 3. Then, we take your calls and texts.