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 MOVING FAQ |
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| Q : Other than Cogeco, who should be advised of my change of address? |
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| Q : Packing Tips |
| Q : Tips before buying a home |
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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.
Energy suppliers
• Heating oil companies
• Gaz Métropolitain
• Hydro-Québec
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. |
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Q : Packing Tips
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. |
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Q : Tips before buying a home
R : The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation provides useful information for those planning to buy a home. Click here to find out more. |
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