"This Apple ID is only valid for use in the Canadian Store." - but I'm in Canada!

I just restored my iPad, and am using a new Apple ID on it, that I just created.
When I try to download apps from the App Store, I get the following notice: "This Apple ID is only valid for use in the Canadian Store."... but I live in Canada!
I checked in Settings > General > International > Region Format, and it does indeed say Canada. I also checked my region from within my Apple ID account, and it also says Canada.
I'm at a loss here guys, can anyone shed some light on how to rectify this situation?
Thanks!
PS: I also should mention that before I restored my iPad, I didn't have this problem. Only with the new Apple ID.
Message was edited by: JTousignant

You do have a credit card with a Canadian billing address registered to the new account do you not? In other words, you are not trying to use a credit card with a U.S. billing address are you?

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