At least Canadians aren't going to be too effected by the rate hike. Everything but one month subscriptions are staying the same.
"Starting November 1st, Microsoft is increasing one or more of the prices for a Gold Xbox Live subscription in the USA, UK, Canada and Mexico. In the US, the costs of one month, three month and twelve month subscriptions are all increasing.
In the UK and Canada, only the cost of a one month subscription will increase, and in Mexico only the twelve month subscription is going up. "
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...e-Subscription