Q : Other than Cogeco, who should be advised of my change of address? R : Canada Post First have your mail redirected to your new address. Go to the nearest Post Office and fill a Change of Address Notification form, at least 2 weeks before moving. Canada Post will redirect your mail for a certain period of time and for a certain charge. For more information, click here.
Insurance companies When it comes to insurance: be aware and plan... Get coverage for... • Your move • Your new apartment (home insurance) Remember to notify your present insurance company (car, life and medication) of your change of address...
And don't forget to also advise... • Family & friends • Financial institutions (bank account, savings, RRSP...) • Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Sears, The Bay, etc.) • Employer • Children’s school • Subscriptions (newspapers, magazines, health club, etc.) • Professional associations you are a member of • Health professionals (doctor, dentist, etc.)
Finally you need to inform government agencies and public services of your new address. If your have direct deposit for your allowances or other payments, you must also notify the government and other agencies of your Change of Address. This way you will receive all correspondence relating to those deposits. To find out more, click here.
R : If you decide to pack on your own, pay extra attention to packing. Indeed, packing is the key to a successful move: mispacked items are at risk and can be damaged.
Get sufficient quantity of packing materials and pack your items a little everyday: this way you won't feel overwhelmed.
Pack items room by room: unpacking will be easier Choose new boxes as they are more resistant and don't collapse Protect the bottom of your boxes with a blanket, cloth or sheet Protect delicate items and dishware with bubble wrap or with paper towels: pack them individually Use boxes specially made for dishware or clothing (closet format with hangers) Fill all empty space with cloths or newspaper: the content of the box will be more stable. Place light items in larger boxes. Remove drawers from dressers Use 5cm wide adhesive tape for the boxes' openings and edges Draw a right side up arrow on the side of the box Identify your boxes with colours or numbers. Mark the content of each box and note its number on a sheet of paper. This inventory list will facilitate the placing and unpacking of the boxes. Use blankets, sheets, carpets or a sleeping bag to protect your wall hangings, mirrors and long objects that do not fit into a box. Tighten with twine and mark "FRAGILE" Pack objects such as lamps and lampshades with bubble wrap and adhesive tape; do not use newspaper which might dirty your items.
Pack items room by room: unpacking will be easier
