A firm handshake plus direct eye contact is the standard form of greeting in Canada. Men should shake hands with women if they offer their hand, but many women will just say 'hello,' perhaps with a nod of the head, and not shake hands.
Distances are farther apart than in Latin America or the Far East.
When conversing, people will stand about a half meter apart. There is little or no casual touching. The only exceptions are that good male friends may occasionally pat the other's back, close relatives may put their arms around another's shoulder, and good female friends may occasionally hug when greeting each other after long intervals. Good eye contact is important, whether it is during business or social conversation. In social situations, men will usually rise when women enter a room.