issues, particular to each sailor.
For example, you need the renewal notice to renew a Quebec drivers licence, and it is not possible to do it more than 2 months in advance. We found that the hard way.
On the other hand, some government services that you think are paper mail only, can be done on line if you dig into it and do the necessary prep before leaving.
When converting banks and credit cards etc to on line billing and paying, be sure to cancel paper bills, or you will be loaded with junk.