would I be considered a 'regular'?
I'll say on behalf of the "eh" team that if you're gonna ship goods to Canadia straight from a store, try to get it out by Dec. 1st... it shouldn't be too bad though, cuz only expensive or large packages get held at the border for long times. Also remember that some items from on-line stores can't ship to Canadia; like Burton stuff... but if you buy it local, and ship on your own, should be OK.
Actually, if you could pick it up locally and ship it, you're better off altogether!...