In my experience, especially the lightweight HVA carbines were always relatively common and very desirable in B.C. as mountain hunting rifles. I bought my first one (of many) from the used rack at Reliable, in mint condition, sometime during the mid-80s for $400. And back then, everyone was sporterizing Swedish Husqvarna M-38s. At Lever Arms in Vancouver, they cost $55. The big influx of used Scandinavian sporters came later and I don't see it slowing down yet.
There have always been serious Husqvarna collectors, but now there are also a lot of casual collectors who own just two or three Husqvarna rifles. And restoring Husqvarna beaters is a new Canadian hobby. The Husqvarna may indeed be Canada's national rifle.