5 things that cost more in Canada

A committee of senators is trying to get to the bottom of why Canadian consumers, instead of benefiting from a strong loonie, continue to face price discrepancies between products sold in the United States and Canada. “Canadians are rightly annoyed and perplexed when they see price discrepancies on the exact same products being sold on different sides of the border, be they clothing for their children, tools for their work, or vehicles for their day-to-day travels,” said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Flaherty says price discrepancies often range from 20 to 30 per cent. Here are some things that cost Canadians more than their counterparts south of the border.