Canadian Relocation Systems
is an online guide for people relocating or moving to Kitchener/Waterloom organized by categories of interest from accountants to weather.
http://relocatecanada.com/kitchener/

Settlement.org
provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario
http://settlement.org

Immigration
For general information about immigration, please refer to the following web sites:

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• The Canadian Consulate in Buffalo, New York
• The Canadian Consulate in Detroit, Michigan
• Importing Pets to Canada
  
  

Temporary Academic Position
If you intend to come to Canada in a temporary academic position, please go to:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp

Reimbursement for Relocation Expenses for New Full-time Faculty

New full-time faculty/librarians, upon the presentation of the appropriate vouchers, will be reimbursed for 90% of relocation expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000 for moving to within 60 kilometres of the Member's home campus, or as approved by the Vice-President Academic.

Relocation expenses shall only apply where the move is completed within six months of the start date of the appointment.  Vouchers must be presented within three months of the relocation.

Policy on relocation expenses:  https://www.wlu.ca/forms_detail.php?grp_id=317&frm_id=1251

Moving Companies
CAUBO (Canadian Association of University Business Offices) has agreements with moving and storage companies. For contacts and rates please go to:
http://caubo.ca/front

You may also contact moving companies on your own and obtain two quotes.