The other thing probably is the 110 volt issue for every electrical appliance. Nothing matches, all the PC, cell phone, camera chargers are to be bought complying 110 volts or an adapter converting 240 to 110.
Appropriate winter warm cloths are available now and probably till march. I think its better to buy from lots of available options now, (opposite to dhaka college and 1st floor of new market, Just dont go to any malls). Good brands like H&M, GAP, Zara are ample with various sizes with 1/10th the actual price (Referring to tights, leg-gins, comforters, wind cheaters etc). Some of them are selling multi layered proper outdoor working jackets (Namely CAT, Du-pont) and I bought one for my brother with 1400 Taka, its unbelievable. (The regular price tag CAD 120 is still on it).
For shoes probably its something with good grips underneath, no flat sole and till ankle. Get to google image search with canada winter shoes, it explains all.
If some one has better experience, ideas we could share.
Regs