Canada Post has announced its 2025 stamp lineup, with a tribute to the late Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, taking centre stage.
The program also highlights historic milestones, influential figures, and cultural themes that have shaped Canada’s identity, reflecting a commitment to telling the nation’s stories.
According to the Jan. 16 press release from Canada Post, the 2025 program includes:
- A tribute to the late Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, who served from 1984 to 1993. This continues Canada Post’s tradition of commemorating former prime ministers.
- A stamp recognizing significant places and events in the evolution of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, to be issued ahead of Pride Season.
- A Black History Month stamp honouring Marie Joseph Angélique, an enslaved Black woman charged with arson in Montréal in 1734.
- The second issue in a series celebrating Canadian graphic novelists.
- The fourth issue in the Indigenous leaders series, continuing to recognize the contributions of Indigenous communities.
- A stamp shedding light on the dark history of civilian internment in Canada.
- A biodiversity-themed release exploring fascinating fungi.
The lineup also includes anticipated annual series and special stamps, including:
- A fundraising stamp supporting the Canada Post Community Foundation, which benefits children and youth across Canada.
- The annual flower series, this year focusing on peonies, often referred to as the “king of flowers.”
- Stamps raising awareness of truth and reconciliation, to be issued around the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2025.
- A Remembrance Day issue honouring Canadian war heroes who broke barriers to serve their country.
- Stamps marking major cultural and religious celebrations, including Eid, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas.
Canada Post emphasized its pride in telling Canada’s stories through its national stamp program. The subjects are selected by the independent Stamp Advisory Committee, which relies on thoughtful input from groups and individuals to capture the country’s history, culture, and shared values.
The 2025 program will also feature yet-to-be-announced stamps honouring cultural icons and other notable topics.
For more information on Canada Post’s stamp releases, visit canadapost.ca.