That really does surprise me. Pan Am International Flight Academy in Miami does A320 type ratings for as little as $8995 USD. I can't imagine anybody in Canada offering it for less.
There is one training provider out in Vancouver. The mere mention of his name on this forum has brought up so much controversy in the past with a wide range of experiences. Research further if you want, but based on what I've read I would apply the rules of caveat emptor.