As a result of the plunging Canadian dollar [[having fallen from as much as $1.10 US to less than .71c US over the last 3-4 years; Canadians are suddenly, if temporarily benefiting from many price breaks [[when adjusted for currency).

The following article from CBC highlights a few items.

Of course, most Canadians, unless they have sizable investments in $US won't really feel the difference, except to curtail some cross-border travel and shopping.

But many Americans can now enjoy some rather good bargains on this side of the border.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cons...nald-1.3389291