We used Similac (powder form), but if you compare the nutritional labels of different brands of formula, the contents are actually quite similar.  Some are fortified with things like omega fatty acids, extra iron, and extra calcium. 

Pediatricians, including mine, generally recommend homo milk at 1 year.  Ask your pediatrician to double check, or call Eat Right Ontario for free advice from registered dieticians (http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/default.aspx or 1-877-510-5102). 

This resource is published by the Government of Ontario and provides sample menu plans, and advice on feeding your baby from 6 months to 1 year: http://www.beststart.org/resources/nutrition/pdf/feeding_baby_rev2012_LR.pdf