UPS Canada Marks 50 Years: A New Year of Growth and Opportunity

As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to wish all of our customers, partners, and supporters the very best in 2025. The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on the opportunities that lie ahead—and at UPS Canada, we’re excited about everything that’s in store.

This year marks a milestone for us as we celebrate 50 years of service in Canada! When we first began operations in 1975, we had just one employee delivering in a checkered cab. Over the years, we’ve grown alongside our incredible customers, expanding our reach and services to help businesses thrive across Canada and beyond.

New Opportunities for Growth

As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses as they grow and expand into new markets. We’re here to help you seize every opportunity for success. Whether it’s through new services, innovative technology, or enhanced tracking tools, we’re committed to providing the tools you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Exciting New Services and Features

This year, we’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our Saturday delivery options, giving you even more flexibility to meet your customers’ needs. Additionally, our new technology and tracking tools will make it easier than ever to monitor your shipments and keep things moving smoothly. We believe that these new advancements will make a real difference in your ability to compete and grow, and we can’t wait for you to experience them firsthand.

Thank You for Your Trust

As we celebrate these milestones, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our customers. Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your growth story in Canada and in new markets. Your success is our success, and we are deeply honored to have been part of your journey.

As we move into 2025, we’re excited for the opportunities ahead. Here’s to a year of growth, new possibilities, and continued success. We look forward to helping you achieve even greater things in the year to come.

All the best for a bright and prosperous 2025!

Paul Gaspar

Director of Small Business, UPS® Canada

Paul Gaspar was appointed director of small business for UPS Canada in 2011. His role is to educate and guide small businesses in Canada on ways to better leverage UPS’ tools to help them grow and expand both domestically and internationally. With his team of small business ambassadors, he empowers small business owners to determine the best mix of customized services, technologies and innovations available to them.

Paul’s career with UPS began in 1991 in operations which progressed to eight roles in five different functions. Through these roles, he discovered a passion for working with small businesses and helping them thrive. He now leverages his growing network of entrepreneurs and the focused learnings of SME supply chains to improve the success rate of small businesses looking to scale and go global. He’s been a leader and mentor within the Startup Community since 2015 with an unwavering commitment to support entrepreneurs across Canada.

Paul obtained a degree in Economics from York University.