Thanks, I realise that $3k is pretty basic if not to say the bargain of the basement.
Not sure of prices in Canada or the system but speaking generally a B200 would not-I think-modestly venture to surmise-really be much cheaper than a jet type rating.
The subject of self funded type ratings has been covered in many other places on Pprune and there are many opinions-some of them very forceful-on the subject.
Personally-I am pleased to hear that Canadians seem not to like the whole business of self funded type ratings, which has elsewhere led to PTF or pay to fly-which is an abomination in my opinion. Nnot because I am a social leveller but because I do think that cockpit entry should be based more on ability than on purchasing power.
That's all a little leaning to drift though...so that's it then.