Och Aye, the noo! Poch yer ein hohn! (pardon the spelling)
I think you are right there about the prices. Speaking to colleagues who have been resident in both places I get the impression that the frozen north is a better deal for me. If nothing else, my Canadian license when I eventually get it will count for more worldwide than the A&P, which is not to say that the A&P is second rate. Before you go there (and ask why I would want a license that I can use elsewhere, but I want to live there) I am on the touring circuit, so again, a whole different planet, but none the less, an interesting one to be on.
Seriously, I think that is the place to go to.