Ottawa appoints special mediator on Day 2 of Canada Post strike

Spokesperson Matthieu Perrotin said that Peter Simpson, director general of the federal mediation and conciliation service, has been appointed "to support the parties."

A special mediator has been appointed to support negotiations between Canada Post and the union representing its striking workers, a spokesperson for the federal labour minister told CBC News on Saturday.

In a statement, spokesperson Matthieu Perrotin said that Peter Simpson, director general of the federal mediation and conciliation service, has been appointed "to support the parties."

"We are making sure that these two groups have everything they need to reach a deal," the statement said. "Parties must reach a deal, and Canadians are counting on them."