Canadian federal government pauses Canada Post strike mediation

OTTAWA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The special mediation between Canada Post and the union has been suspended when the national strike is on its 13th day, Canadian Labor Minster Steven MacKinnon said on Wednesday.

In a social media post, MacKinnon said the special federal mediator appointed to assist in talks between Canada Post and its striking workers has decided to temporarily suspend mediation efforts after several intensive days of negotiation.