Volume 51 – #12

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Volume 51#12

September 22 – October 5, 2026

U.S. tariff squeezes Canadian stamp dealers

Canadian stamp dealers are facing a significant new challenge as a 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian-origin stamps and other philatelic material threatens sales into one of their most important markets. The Canadian Stamp Dealers’ Association (CSDA) says the impact could be substantial. Based on responses from its members, U.S. customers account for about one-third of sales on average, while some dealers report that 50, 70 or even 90 per cent of their business comes from American buyers. Continue reading →

Features
Fifty per cent tariff prompts CSDA to call for support
Page 1
Canadian stamps have their say on Lake Ontario
Page 1
Canada Post loses $277 million as parcels rebound
Page 8
Specialized BNA material draws strong bidding
Page 16
Canadian illustrator puts his mark on U.S. literary stamp
Page 19
Strauss bicentennial issue voted world’s best
Page 22

Regulars
CSN Marketplace
Arte you buying or selling?
Page 20
Show & Bourse
Check out the shows in your area
Page 23
Columns
CSN Philatelic Commentary
Our stamp dealers need us now
Page 4
Ian Robertson
Looking Back
Hockey issue included card-size stamps
Page 6

Jane Sodero
Book Reviews
Cinderella field guide covers all the bases
Page 10
Ian Robertson
News Bites
Mr. Hockey’s legacy now spans border
Page 14

Mike Smith
Deltiology
Renowned photographer Topley embraced postcards
Page 17
Robin Harris
New Issues
From around the world
Page 18

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