And the Canadians rejoice!

[Colin]

For the first time since I turned 13 (1976), the Canadian dollar is on par with the US dollar. We can finally order stuff from the US and not be killed with the exchange rate!

Good Luck trying to buy a book or magazine in the store though Most places haven't adjusted the rate in years. The last book I bought (2 weeks ago) was still way cheaper in US funds despite that we were at $.97 to the US $1.00 that week.

It's a bloody gauge I tell ya!!!

[ccga3359]

Good Luck trying to buy a book or magazine in the store though Most places haven't adjusted the rate in years. The last book I bought (2 weeks ago) was still way cheaper in US funds despite that we were at $.97 to the US $1.00 that week.

It's a bloody gauge I tell ya!!!

Yeah I know that. You can't tell me shipping and duty adds up to 1/3 more.

[Colin]

Yeah I know that. You can't tell me shipping and duty adds up to 1/3 more.

Especially when it is printed in Ontario. Do they send it to the stores by cab?

[Raphael]

Do you think the the shop keeper in the US will rather accept the Loon than the US Dollar?

[ccga3359]

Do you think the the shop keeper in the US will rather accept the Loon than the US Dollar?

They'd still wouldn't understand all the pretty colours. This includes the twonie!

[ccga3359]

No more...

[Archangel]

There are a number of US online stores that give Canadian prices, taxes, sometimes duty and generally make life easy.
Cabelas, just ordered my new duster, they already worked out tax, duty and broker.
Tigerdirect.ca for computer stuff.
Barnes and Nobles will do most of the Canadian taxes, too.

Don't gloat too much, though, we live in an export based economy. Manufacturing is taking a kicking with the dollar rise. Most companies want to see at least an $8 dollar wage differential and that's going fast, and taking jobs with it.

And no, without ruffling feathers, I don't want a continental monetary unit. We don't have a strong enough recognized national identity unlike the countries of the EEC. We will be absorbed into the US Borg and, no offense, I don't want that. (and please don't go on a tear with that comment.)

[auld argonian]

Yeah I know that. You can't tell me shipping and duty adds up to 1/3 more.

So I repeat once again: what the hell ever happened to NAFTA?

I thought (obviously erroneously) that NAFTA was supposed to make these tariffs and duties obsolete.

I guess I have to read up on this...I. for one, see no reason why commerce on this level should be subject to bogus government surcharges.

Best

AA

[Archangel]

So I repeat once again: what the hell ever happened to NAFTA?

I thought (obviously erroneously) that NAFTA was supposed to make these tariffs and duties obsolete.

I guess I have to read up on this...I. for one, see no reason why commerce on this level should be subject to bogus government surcharges.

Best

AA

Only one US congressman acknowledged reading NAFTA

Only one section, half a page, deals with tariffs. I can't remember how many pages but it's about 5" thick.

Every Canadian negotiator, except the PM at the time, has said that it hasn't worked out and should be revisited.

It is written solely to protect investors without regard for any local consideration in any of the three countries.

And any more comments from me will probably get this locked down because I think it is probably the worst thing that all three countries could have done short of going to war against each other. It's that bad. I'll shut up now.

[The Supreme Canuck]

And no, without ruffling feathers, I don't want a continental monetary unit. We don't have a strong enough recognized national identity unlike the countries of the EEC. We will be absorbed into the US Borg and, no offense, I don't want that. (and please don't go on a tear with that comment.)

Not just that. The US is basically an import economy. We're an export (esp. oil and mineral resources) economy. It would do some funny things to create a common currency.

Besides, I wouldn't like the precedent.