Unfortunately the CAD increase hasn't translated into lower prices at least in the grocery stores. Look at produce where most are from California. I haven't noticed cheaper produce even though Canadian wholesalers could now buy the same amount with less money. The middle person is taking advantage of the dollar rise and not passing on the savings to retailers and in turn to consumers.

Same thing with the Mad Cow situation. Farmers are getting paid next to nothing for their cattle but the price we pay for beef at the stores hasn't dropped at all. Consumers and the farmers are getting ripped off big time by the meat packers.

[This message has been edited by Sunny Day (edited Jan 27, 2004).]