I'm sorry to hear of your recent situation LordTiminator.
Sideshow Collectibles does use two carriers to ship to Canada (FedEx and UPS). Customers may call before their order ships to see if their preferred carrier (UPS or FEDEx) can be used to ship their item. There may be situations where one or the other HAS to be used to ship the item, but I know that with enough time prior to shipment there is a CHANCE a choice can be made as to ones carrier preference. This is also the case for U.S. shipments as well. Doesn't hurt to give Customer Service a call to see if anything can be arranged.
Of course I do know it can be pricey (at times) to ship through either of the carriers listed above, so perhaps my suggestions won't help, but thought I'd bring these tidbits of information up.
International Delivery/carrier info
U.S. Delivery/Carrier info