Footy wrote:

I think the problem is with the Canadian government, not UPS. Why don't you
try to fix the problems in your own country before complaining about
another?

You are dead wrong on that. USPS - no problem. UPS are gougers.
Standard brokerage fee of $35 + any duty and taxes. Most stuff from US
(e.g. inserts from Travers) are duty free. $10 worth of these gathered
tax of about $1.50 PLUS $35 for UPS. Same parcel by USPS - no problem.
Fortunately, a number of companies now have Canadian ordering (e.g. KBC,
Digi-key).

Ted