At the end of 2024, the national postal strike was paused for the Industrial Inquiry Commission work to take place. At that time, the existing collective agreements between Canada Post and CUPW were reinstated and remain in effect until at least May 22, 2025. This means a labour disruption could happen as early as May 23. If this were to happen, the Foundation has numerous ways that donors can make a contribution without risking a cheque holdup in the mail system.
The most common method for smaller (less than $1,000) donations is on our CanadaHelps.org online platform. Donations can be made here by credit or debit card and PayPal. We say smaller because there is a CanadasHelps transaction fee we should avoid for larger donations which reduces the net amount contributed to the Foundation or an individual fund.
When the posties are working, cheques can be mailed to our P.O. Box here:
Canadian Rugby Foundation
709 Yates St., PO Box 8003
Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7
An alternate address for couriered cheques is:
Canadian Rugby Foundation
150-805 Cloverdale Ave.,
Victoria BC,
V8X2S9
We have always had the ability to accept bank wires using some or all of the following information (depends on your own bank’s requirements).
CRF Account #05030-7605617
Bank# 010
Swift# CIBCCATT
Bank Name: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Branch: Mayfair Shopping Centre
City: Victoria, BC
Routing Number (EFT) 001005030
Branch Transit Number 05030
Financial Institution Number 010
MICR Code (Routing Number) 05030-010
And finally, we recently added Interac donations at the following address which may be the easiest payment method for all donors:
Payments@canadianrugbyfoundation.ca
