Why we may be causing U.S.-Cda price gap An unwillingness to adopt this shopping habit may explain why we pay more than our neighbours: expert. Detail

U.S.-Canada price gap defies easy answers, many reasons, experts say

OTTAWA - With a loonie worth more than a U.S. dollar, bargains abound for Canuck shoppers who hit the stores south of the border this coming Easter long weekend.

Apple's just-released iPad 2 can be had for US$499 in the U.S., while it lists for C$519 in Canada. Meanwhile, a silk border print dress at Banana Republic sells for US$110 in the U.S. and C$134 in Canada.

The reasons for the difference defy easy explanation

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