b'Message from the ChairMessage de la prsidente du ConseilHeather Lake-WellingtonA s I reflect on my time as chair, I am filled with gratitude forL a prsidence ma offert un privilge inestimable : servir une the privilege of serving this remarkable community of profes- communaut exceptionnelle de professionnels qui transfor-sionals dedicated to championing change in global mobility.ment la mobilit mondiale. Des collgues passionns, des It has been an honour to work alongside such passionatebnvoles dvous et des administrateurs visionnaires mont colleagues, volunteers and board members whose commitmentaccompagne dans cette aventure, portant toujours plus loin les continues to drive CERCs vision forward. ambitions du CERC.I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to our board, CERC staff,Notre conseil dadministration, le personnel du CERC, les prsidents committee chairs, and the many volunteers who have contributeddes comits et nos prcieux bnvoles mritent ma plus profonde their expertise and energy to our shared goals. Special recognitiongratitude. Je tiens particulirementsaluer les artisans des vne-goes to those who have led regional events, supported the (IPSOS)ments rgionaux, les contributeurs au Projet de mobilit mondiale Employee Global Mobility Project, advanced our DEI initiatives,des employs (IPSOS), les champions de nos initiatives DEI, ainsi and fostered mentorship and collaboration across our organization.que tous ceux qui ont tiss des liens de mentorat et de collaboration Your efforts have expanded CERCs reach, strengthened our govern- au sein de notre organisation.ance, and ensured that our work remains relevant and impactful.This year, our community has navigated a complex landscape.Les professionnels canadiens de limmigration et de la rinstallation Canadas immigration and relocation sectors continue to face signifi- affrontent toujours des obstacles majeurs : lvolution constante des cant challengesfrom evolving government policies and housingpolitiques gouvernementales, la crise du logement abordable et le affordability to the broader political climate that shapes our industry.climat politique gnral qui transforme notre secteur. Le CERC Our ongoing engagement with the federal housing minister and themaintient un dialogue soutenu avec les ministres fdraux du Loge-minister of immigration reflects CERCs commitment to advocatingment et de lImmigration, dmontrant sa dterminationproposer for practical solutions and ensuring our members voices are heard atdes solutions concrtes etporter la voix de ses membres jusquaux the highest levels. plus hautes instances.The results of the recent Employee Global Mobility Project under- Notre rcent Projet de mobilit mondiale rvle une volution score shifting trends in employee willingness to relocate, as well as themajeure : les employs redfinissent leurs critres de mobilit, priv-growing importance of flexibility, support and sustainable practicesilgiant dsormais la flexibilit, laccompagnement et les pratiques in global mobility. These insights, along with the findings from ourcoresponsables. Ces observations, conjugues aux rsultats de notre 2025 Employee Relocation Policy Survey, will inform our strategiesEnqute 2025 sur les relocalisations professionnelles, nourriront nos and enrich the conversations at our conference in Calgary. rflexions stratgiques lors de notre confrenceCalgary.We have also celebrated important milestones: Nous avons franchi ensemble des caps dcisifs :Nos comits rgionaux multiplient les vnements couronns de Regional committees have hosted successful events, and we welcome new leadership as we continue to build a vibrant, inclu- succs, tandis quune nouvelle quipe dirigeante vient enrichir sive community. notre communaut florissante o chacun trouve sa place.PERSPECTIVESPublished by: National Sales ExecutivesSales / Branch ManagerPerspectives examines and reportscorrectness or sufficiency of articles is published quarterly for the: Derek de Weerdt, April Hawkes, Nancie Priv on issues related to the relocationcontained herein. Members of CERC Canadian Employee Relocation Council Dawn Stokes Published August 2025 and movement of employees for thereceive one annual subscription with Tel: 416-593-9812www.mediaedgepublishing.com Senior Design Specialistbenefit of employers moving theirtheir membership dues. Subscriptions Toll Free: 866-357-CERC (2372)33 South Station StreetKrista Zimmermann Publication Mail employees and the organizationsare available to members and www.cerc.ca Toronto, ONM9N 2B2Agreement #40787580 that provide support services. Thenon-members for $50 each per Design SpecialistReturn undeliverable copies to:opinions expressed in Perspectivesyear. Articles and contributions are Toll Free: 866-480-4717Bethany Giesbrecht Canadian Employee Relocation Councildo not necessarily reflect the viewswelcomed, however, MediaEdge robertt@mediaedge.ca President1235 Fairview Street, Suite 311of CERC. Information contained inPublishing and CERC reserve the PublisherKevin Brown Burlington, ONL7S 2K9 this publication has been compiledright to publish and edit any article Robert Thompson Senior Vice Presidentfrom sources believed to be reliable,submitted. All published articles remain EditorRobert Thompson however, the publishers cannotthe property of CERC and may not be Roma Ihnatowycz be responsible for the absolutereproduced without permission.PERSPECTIVES is printed on 10% post-consumer FSC certified paper using soya based inks. When necessary to mail an issue in an enclosure, we use an environmentally-friendly, 100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap.6PERSPECTIVESFall 2025'