Premier John Hogan says the federal government should halt any changes to mail delivery until consultations take place with communities and provinces affected.

He says rural and remote post offices must remain open and continue to provide services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

He’s calling on the federal government, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to reconsider proposed changes to Canada Post and find alternate ways to maintain vital mail services, particularly in rural communities.