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Coverage for Loss or damage/Insurance

Coverage or Insurance is available from Canada Post to provide compensation for the loss or damage of mailable items if the requirements are met.

For Availability of Coverage for Registered Mail services

Domestic-Coverage for loss or damage: Coverage for up to $100 is included. Certain exceptions apply.

Canada Post shall have no liability for loss or damage of Registered Mail items containing banknotes, stocks, bonds, coupons or other securities negotiable by the bearer, lottery tickets, travellers' cheques, coins, jewellery, manufactured and non-manufactured precious metals, precious stones, gold bullion, gold dust or cancelled or uncancelled postage stamps. Indemnity may not be claimed for expenses incurred by the sender in submitting the indemnity claim or for the fees paid for the option.

Additional Coverage: Additional Coverage is available for domestic Registered Mail items up to $5,000, for a fee. Certain exceptions apply.

USA-Coverage for loss or damage: Coverage for up to $100 is included. Certain exceptions apply.

The availability and the limits of the liability coverage may vary according to the country of destination and the nature of the items being shipped. Go to Section H, Country Listing. Canada Post shall have no liability for loss or damage of Registered Mail items containing banknotes, stocks, bonds, coupons or other securities negotiable by the bearer, lottery tickets, food items, travellers' cheques, coins, jewellery, manufactured and non-manufactured precious metals, precious stones, gold bullion, gold dust or cancelled or uncancelled postage stamps. Indemnity may not be claimed for expenses incurred by the sender in submitting the indemnity claim or for the fees paid for the option.

Additional Coverage: No Additional Coverage is available for USA Registered Mail items.

International-Coverage for loss or damage: Coverage for up to $60 is included. Certain exceptions apply.

The availability and the limits of the liability coverage may vary according to the country of destination and the nature of the items being shipped. Go to Section H, Country Listing. Canada Post shall have no liability for loss or damage of Registered Mail items containing banknotes, stocks, bonds, coupons or other securities negotiable by the bearer, lottery tickets, travellers' cheques, coins, jewellery, manufactured and non-manufactured precious metals, precious stones, gold bullion, gold dust or cancelled or uncancelled postage stamps. Indemnity may not be claimed for expenses incurred by the sender in submitting the indemnity claim or for the fees paid for the option.

Additional Coverage: No Additional Coverage is available for International Registered Mail items.