Country Travel Report for your destination country
Itinerary and budget
Health and travel insurance
Passport: check expiry date, make copies
Entry visas and departure tax
Documentation for children
(consent letter).........................................._Yes _No
Vaccinations, medication, prescriptions, medical certificate, supplies, extra pair of glasses
International driver’s licence (if needed)
Flight preparation
Registration with the Canadian government office abroad (on-line)
Dual citizenship: is it an issue?
Money: local currency, traveller’s cheques, etc.
Bringing back goods: receipts for purchases, special arrangements for food, animals, plants, etc.

Don’t forget to pack the booklet Bon Voyage, But...in your luggage.
It is an invaluable source of contact informaion and advice.