High quality 500-600w bifacial n panels are between $200-300 in Canada at normal install sizes (12-32). We do lag behind the costs elsewhere, but still nowhere close to $1000 per panel.
And 605w bifacial for $220 [2]
That’s full retail, not buying quantity. they’re cheaper wholesale.
[1] https://www.pioneersolarenergy.com/shop/solar-panels/longi-5...
[2] https://www.pioneersolarenergy.com/shop/solar-panels/longi-6...