You will fill in the forms (2 copies) for goods to bring and ship declaration and bring with you when arriving the airport. If you have both goods with you and goods to follow in later shipment, remember to write in 2 separate sheets (still need 2 copies). All appliances must have model/serial numbers marked on the forms. All jewellery or watch with photos will be better.
Left Canada over a year but under 5 years, all goods has to be under your posseion over 6 months. If you left Canada for over 5 years, the six-month stipulation is waived.
you are right. Only when you decided to return then book your tickets. You don\'t need to fill forms umless you have stuff bringing back. Plus you need to re-apply your health card with 3 months waiting period in Ontario.