Canada-U.S. price differences to be studied

September 9, 2011

If you're frustrated with paying more than Americans for the same products, take heart: the Senate Finance Committee is looking into it....

Many products – including books, magazines and clothes – cost less in the U.S. Consumers who dealt with a much lower dollar for years have been voicing frustration over the continued difference...

"Part of it is just making sure the participants in the retail economy come clean about how they price."

The study won't start for at least another few weeks, however, since Parliament doesn't resume until Sept. 19.

This article is available in its entirety on the CBC website at:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/09/08/pol-canada-us-price-differences.html


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