Just to be clear, I believe he was mentioning the price of a laptop with an i3 or an i5. I purchased the i5 4670k not long after it launched for around $280 Canadian (on sale, reg around $320). 
I think you need to check out website: http://www.ncix.com/
From there you can purchase all of the parts separately (which will be cheaper), or custom build a PC using their PC Builder. You start with a base system and modify it to suit your needs.
NCIX is Vancouver based, but has a outlet/warehouse in Toronto as well so delivery should be really fast (not sure where in Canada you are ^^), and you can even get free shipping if you pick carefully. I have purchased everything relating to computers from them for over 10 years, and imo they are the best place to order from. Compared to FutureShop/BestBuy their prices are cheaper as well.