If you want to investigate root'ing your Canadian S4 mini these links may be helpful ...
How to Boot Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini into Safe Mode
How to Boot Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini into Safe Mode - Galaxy S4 Mini Archive - Custom ROMs, Tips and Tricks
Firmware files for the Canadian Galaxy S4 Mini variant (SGH-I257M)
Stock firmware for Galaxy S4 Mini (SGH-I257M) is here - Galaxy S4 Mini Archive - Custom ROMs, Tips and Tricks
Root new S4 mini model SGH-I257M
Root new S4 mini model SGH-I257M - xda-developers
For the rooting link, be sure to read at least up to post #70 before proceeding.
How to Boot Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini into Safe Mode
How to Boot Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini into Safe Mode - Galaxy S4 Mini Archive - Custom ROMs, Tips and Tricks
Firmware files for the Canadian Galaxy S4 Mini variant (SGH-I257M)
Stock firmware for Galaxy S4 Mini (SGH-I257M) is here - Galaxy S4 Mini Archive - Custom ROMs, Tips and Tricks
Root new S4 mini model SGH-I257M
Root new S4 mini model SGH-I257M - xda-developers
For the rooting link, be sure to read at least up to post #70 before proceeding.