Yes. The European Union, for example, imposes levies. The purchase of devices outside Canada represents quite a small market share. Why? It shouldn't be forgotten that, if you buy a device in the United States and it breaks down, the company may well tell you that, since you bought the device in the United States, it doesn't provide service in Canada. So Canadians consumers have an interest in buying their products in Canada.
On February 3rd, 2011. See this statement in context.