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Most international moves are judged by a simple checklist: shipment delivered, lease signed, keys in hand. On paper, the relocation looks “successful.” Yet many of the problems that derail assignments don’t show up on that checklist—and they don’t show up at the airport or the port. They start quietly in the first weeks and months after arrival, inside the home, at school, on the commute, and in the family’s day‑to‑day life

A planning conversation that starts and ends with dates and vendors will almost always miss the factors that matter most six to twelve months after arrival. Thinking in decision pathways forces employers, HR and individuals to slow down and ask: “What exactly are we committing to, and what breaks if we are wrong about our assumptions?”

When newcomers arrive in Canada, finding safe and affordable housing isn’t just about having a roof over your head — it’s about dignity, stability, and building the foundation for a new life. Yet housing can be one of the toughest challenges to navigate. Programs exist, but they can be scattered across different agencies and levels of government.