If you are not a Canadian resident, or will not be on the day of closing, budget for getting a lot less money on the day of closing. Tax laws in Canada may require that you pay capital gains tax, and so your lawyer could have to hold back up to 25% of the sale price to cover the possible taxes. There are some exemptions, and you can speak to an accountant about getting approved for one before closing, but you may need to pay it. Especially if you have a mortgage, or need to use those funds right away, you should look into this as soon as you have an offer to minimize the effect on you.
