Actually, from that list of chemicals, you're probably just doing regular chemistry. I don't really see any obvious explosive-making material on there.
Anyway, Grumples has the right idea. Figure out what you want to do first, then pick up the chemicals. Be careful that you're set up legally. We're dealing with a big problem in the US right now and beginning to have our 4th amendment rights violated with regards to unlawful searches of homes. It's sad, because even if whatever is seized is found to be legal, and you're legal about everything, you can't get seized material back, and you're out tons of cash for legal fees. It's almost as if criminals are rewarded for doing things illegally.
That being said, one way that you won't have to get onto a government watchlist is by making stuff yourself. If you're a competent chemist, there's a tremendous amount of material you can make yourself (I'm not talking illegal stuff, just normal chemicals). Especially inorganic compounds can be easy to produce. Get a copy of an old CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. They're great for solubilities.
The nitric acid is actually something that I wouldn't try and get until you needed it. For one, it tends to degrade over time, and for another, it IS a highly watched chemical since it's used to make explosives.
Lab glassware can be come by on e-bay pretty cheap, actually, unless it can be used in the drug/alcohol making industry (stills, etc.), in which case it's expensive. Go to ebay and use the keywords: lab glass. You should have a lot of hits. If you need something very custom, you can also contact a scientific glassblower. Whereas chemical companies generally won't sell to individuals, scientific glassblowers generally do. You will be paying standard fare for some equipment, but you can get exactly what you want, and even get custom or specialized pieces of glassware.
Best of luck with things in Canada. I'm in Kalifornia, so I'm almost in the same boat.