So here is the bike I have been talking about:

saddle and headset not included

Wheels:32 hole Chris King road hubs 3x laced to mavic open pros with double butted spokes
Tires: Vittoria Cross XG pros.
Front brake: Shimano Deore LX Cantilever
Rear brake: Avid Shorty 6 cantilever
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra
Chain: Sram
Crankset: Dura Ace with 38 / 46 FSA chainrings
Bars: 46cm wide flare Salsa oversized clamp Bell Laps
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 9 speed (with some extra downtube shifter levers on my keychain)
Cables: Nokon and Yokozuna
Seat Post: Dura Ace
Headset: Cane creek S-2
Saddle: san marco rolls or italia flite
Pedals: Look Keo carbon

I will of course put on more suitable tires, but apart from that (and touring accessories) I don't think I need to do much to this bike to make it more suitable for cross canada duties. I of course defer my knowlege to you fellows. Do any of these parts strike you as completely misfunctional for touring? Thanks alot! I'll make sure to post some photos of once I have it built up to spec and loaded because I know thats what you guys like best!