The smaller the country, the greater the density, so your total shipping costs are going to be lower in many small countries. There are parts of Canada that are tremendously expensive to bring transportation to. There are other spots where it's economical. Some of the best rates in the world can be in the GTA and southern Ontario. We have great density in those areas. If you are living in Kenora, the costs are going to be significantly higher than they would be in Burlington or any other city.
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