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Item held by Customs

Canada Post reports that Customs is examining the item and it must clear before delivery can continue.

Canada Post says customs-clearance time varies.
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Item was unclaimed by recipient. Item being returned to sender.

Canada Post records that the item was unclaimed and is being returned to the sender.

The event confirms the return process, not receipt by the sender.
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