Branded Kitchenware and dinnerware are little costly in the superstores like Walmart in Canada. There are small shops with less price selling non-branded items. If you have enough space in your baggage, and if you have already some usable utensils, instead of leaving them in your home country, take as much as your kitchenware, dinner ware, cotton bed sheets, cloths etc but not too many blankets and winter cloths within the allowed baggage limit. Paying excess baggage is not advised because it will not be affordable. Bring few winter cloths for immediate use. It is comparatively cheap in Canadian malls ( also cheaper at manufacturers outlets during discount sale ) with less price for better quality.
I agree with Pippin about bringing electical appliances from out side countries ( European and Asian ). Electrical appliances purchased in Canada are covered with warranty and service easily available, whereas availability of spare parts and repair is very difficult for personally imported electrical appliances. Moreover, Canadian regulation stipulates all electrical appliances must be CSA approved (Canada Safety Association) and often home insurance will not cover any damage caused by non-CSA approved appliances.
