$6.74 is the current USPS Certified Mail rate to send a 1-ounce  Certified Mail letter with Return Receipt Requested service (old fashioned green card).  New 2015 postal rates increased the costs of the Certified Mail fee, First Class postage and the old fashioned green card. Follow this link to learn more about the USPS Certified Mail rates.

No.  USPS Certified Mail® is a product of the United States Postal Service. USPS Certified Mail® with delivery confirmation is not available in Canada.  A comparable service used outside of the US is Registered Mail with Delivery Confirmation.