<p>NoelleMarie and 1mike12: I am curious as to why do you think prices will adjust? The costs of imported goods from the US will go up certainly, but you seem to imply that the price of goods in Montreal will adjust downward to reflect the US dollar. The US administration is driving the dollar down to make our exports more competitive.
Prices may adjust on specialized bulk Canadian goods, such as pulp wood, to remain competitive with US supplies, but since most consumer products are no longer made in the US, I dont see the price of clothes, coffee, etc. declining. There is no reason I know of for rents or food to be anything but more expensive for international students. The only solution is to get a part-time job and earn Canadian currency until US policy changes.</p>
<p>But, I am not an economist (I did stay at a Holiday Inn once). What are your thoughts?</p>