Realize that the US model is sold and warranted by BMWNA.
The Canadian model is sold and warranted by BMW of Canada.
The warranties are not transferable. If you want warranty service on your US model you may need to return to the US to get it. So much for free service loaner cars.
Traditional reasons for the Canadian price premium are the smaller Canadian market, higher cost base, and resulting higher distribution costs. It is hard (if not impossible) to justify anything approaching $10k, but this isn't just a BMW issue, it also applies to TVs, digital cameras, and so on.
I think it is more an issue of BMW of Canada charging what the market will bear. Is there a waiting list for new in-demand models, or are they sitting on dealer lots? At least you are in Alberta, where the economy is firing on all cylinders (or on all oil wells). 
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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