Based on popularity and expanded functions, we would suggest that MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a better platform than ActTrader. While ActTrader was founded in 2000, MetaTrader 4 is the worlds most popular trading platform, with over 14 million users worldwide as of 2014.
There are several brokers and CFD brokers that facilitate trading for Canadian clients. AvaTrade offers a decent service for Canadians.
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