Issue 32 - Fast Facts

Xenical Now Available in Canada
Xenical, an obesity-fighting drug has been approved by Health Canada, and is now available to the public.

Taken three times per day in conjunction with a healthy diet (no more than 30 per ce>nt of calories from fat), Xenical reduces the body's ability to absorb fat. Patients adhering to a healthy diet are less susceptible to treatment effects. Patients are warned against combining Xenical with other anti-obesity medications.

At present, the patient cost for Xenical is $1.46 per capsule.

Currency Exchange Program
The CSA Currency Exchange program is one of our most popular benefits, and therefore requires a great deal of manpower to administer. Any changes to your personal or banking information must be faxed or mailed to our office - changes cannot be made verbally for security reasons. Our fax number is:
(416) 441-7007. If you are not currently using this benefit please see page 45 for your application.

Telephoning Home
Canada Direct, offered by the Stentor Alliance of Canadian telephone companies, provides travellers with toll-free and hassle-free access to the Canadian Telephone Network. The Canada Direct access number from the United States is 1-800-555-1111 where a Canadian operator is always available. For more information, call 1-800-561-8868, or visit www.stentor.ca/canada_direct

Health and Longevity
Canada's seniors are living longer than ever before. In 1991, a person aged 65 had an average continued life expectancy of 18 years, over one year more than in 1981 and almost five years more than in the 1921 1941 period.

Among seniors, women have average life expectancies that are considerably longer than those of their male counterparts. A 65-year-old woman in 1991 could expect to live for another 20 years, on average, four years longer than a man of the same age.

Seniors are living in better health, with increased vitality and quality of life. In 1994, almost three out of four seniors living at home rated their health as either good, very good or excellent.

Reprinted courtesy of Division of Aging and Seniors, Health Canada

Duty-free Exemptions Raised
The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of National Revenue delivered good news for all Canadians planning to travel outside of Canada for seven days or more. The duty- and tax-free personal exemption has increased to $750 from $500. As well, Canadians out of the country for 48 hours or more may now bring up to 1.5 litres of wine into Canada duty- and tax-free, up from the current 1.14 litres.

The dollar limits that apply to the 24- and 48-hour duty- and tax-free personal exemption remain unchanged.

Minister Dhaliwal also simplified the customs clearance for families travelling by air. Rather than filling out individual customs declarations, families of up to five members are now required to fill out just one Family Customs Declaration Card, provided they all reside at the same address.

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	Fast Facts - A quick glance at info & news of interest to snowbirds

		Xenical Now Available in Canada Xenical, an obesity-fighting drug has been approved by Health Canada, and is now available to the public. Taken three times per day in conjunction with a healthy diet (no more than 30 per ce>nt of calories from fat), Xenical reduces the body's ability to absorb fat. Patients adhering to a healthy diet are less susceptible to treatment effects. Patients are warned against combining Xenical with other anti-obesity medications. At present, the patient cost for Xenical is $1.46 per capsule. Currency Exchange Program The CSA Currency Exchange program is one of our most popular benefits, and therefore requires a great deal of manpower to administer. Any changes to your personal or banking information must be faxed or mailed to our office - changes cannot be made verbally for security reasons. Our fax number is: (416) 441-7007. If you are not currently using this benefit please see page 45 for your application. Telephoning Home Canada Direct, offered by the Stentor Alliance of Canadian telephone companies, provides travellers with toll-free and hassle-free access to the Canadian Telephone Network. The Canada Direct access number from the United States is 1-800-555-1111 where a Canadian operator is always available. For more information, call 1-800-561-8868, or visit www.stentor.ca/canada_direct Health and Longevity Canada's seniors are living longer than ever before. In 1991, a person aged 65 had an average continued life expectancy of 18 years, over one year more than in 1981 and almost five years more than in the 1921 1941 period. Among seniors, women have average life expectancies that are considerably longer than those of their male counterparts. A 65-year-old woman in 1991 could expect to live for another 20 years, on average, four years longer than a man of the same age. Seniors are living in better health, with increased vitality and quality of life. In 1994, almost three out of four seniors living at home rated their health as either good, very good or excellent. Reprinted courtesy of Division of Aging and Seniors, Health Canada Duty-free Exemptions Raised The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of National Revenue delivered good news for all Canadians planning to travel outside of Canada for seven days or more. The duty- and tax-free personal exemption has increased to $750 from $500. As well, Canadians out of the country for 48 hours or more may now bring up to 1.5 litres of wine into Canada duty- and tax-free, up from the current 1.14 litres. The dollar limits that apply to the 24- and 48-hour duty- and tax-free personal exemption remain unchanged. Minister Dhaliwal also simplified the customs clearance for families travelling by air. Rather than filling out individual customs declarations, families of up to five members are now required to fill out just one Family Customs Declaration Card, provided they all reside at the same address. Table of Contents Issue 32 / Next Issue Story

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