On a professional level, my interest and experience in new residents’ orientation programs began several years ago with the opportunity to work for a large U.S. company who needed assistance for new residents to Montreal.

On a personal level, my family and I were there 4 years ago when we moved to Montreal from central Canada. I felt first-hand what being new, naive and somewhat uninformed can do (or not) to getting established and settled…

Stress-free it was not, and after about 7 months of talking to neighbours and new friends, I could finally say that I felt comfortable with all of the important information and services in place. I would have loved a program like NEW RESIDENTS CONNECTION to assist my family and I in our move and integration.

My continuing work with the U.S. company added to my overall experience and expertise in this newer and much-needed service. I am now expanding my work to include even more individuals and families who are moving and require specialized assistance as they settle in.

The replacement of key information and services as quickly as possible is crucial to well-being. Little wonder that MOVING from another province or country (even w/i Montreal or Quebec) is ranked as the THIRD MOST STRESSFUL event that people face*.

The all-important comfort of feeling settled-in and established is where NEW RESIDENTS CONNECTION steps in and handles all of the facets of relocation for individuals and families in their move and new environment. The specialized program is provided on a personal level and is geared toward the specific needs of the person(s) involved:

New Residents Connection PROGAM =
REMEDIES FOR THE “RELOCATION BLUES”

Sincerely,
Candice Minch

*Montreal Gazette - May 2004