Hello Dennis,
The $55 shipping you’re seeing is not a standard charge from us, and it’s not something we set manually.
Our checkout is directly connected to the live rate system from Canada Post. When their API is working normally, you see the exact real-time shipping cost based on your postal code, package weight, and service level. That rate is calculated entirely by Canada Post, not by us.
When their system is temporarily down which has been happening more frequently. Since their February 18 system update the live rates cannot load. In those moments, the system defaults to a flat $55 placeholder rate. This is simply the highest possible shipping cost from our warehouse to the furthest delivery zones in Canada. It is a safeguard rate, not a typical shipping charge.
We do not add $55 to orders, and we do not inflate shipping costs. As soon as the Canada Post live system reconnects, the actual carrier-calculated rate will appear, and in most cases it is significantly lower.
If you’re seeing only the $55 option, we recommend waiting a short while and refreshing checkout. Once their system is back online, you’ll see the proper real-time shipping price automatically