Week One
Focus on SIN, phone, banking access, temporary housing stability, and the documents you need for other registrations.
Month-One Priorities
Treat your first 30 days like a setup window, not a race.
Most settlement stress comes from trying to complete urgent and non-urgent tasks at the same time. It helps to prioritize identity documents, health coverage steps, communication, banking, and near-term housing needs before longer-term goals.
- Complete identity and benefits setup as early as possible
- Open banking and communication channels you can use immediately
- Stabilize your housing, transit, and daily routine first
- Move into school, career, and long-term planning after the basics are secure