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Posted date : May 9, 2023

The Canadian Travellers’ Report Card is an evaluation of government policy and practice for Canadians who travel.

Posted date : Oct 3, 2019

The Canadian Travellers’ Report Card Update The Canadian Travellers’ Report Card, the CSA’s evaluation of government policy and practice for Canadians who travel, is published every 2 to 3 years. In between editions, the federal and provincial/territorial governments make amendments to their travel-related policies and legislation. In order to better reflect these on-going changes, updates […]

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Toronto – Before embarking on their trips, Canadian travellers should be mindful that, in most cases, their health coverage does not follow them abroad. Only the Canadian territories and the province of Prince Edward Island are obeying the requirement of the Canada Health Act to provide portable universal health care for the more than 55 […]

Posted date : May 13, 2019

As a Canadian snowbird, I fill out an 8840 annually. On occasion, we have taken a cruise which originates in the U.S. How is this time included in my Form 8840? Of particular concern is a recent Alaska cruise which originated and ended in Seattle, WA, but could be in the Caribbean or to Hawaii. […]

Posted date : Apr 13, 2024

CSA Member Advisory – The Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Snowbird Association are encouraging Canadians who have spent the winter abroad to plan ahead for a smooth return to Canada this spring. These are the top travel tips to know before arriving at the border…

Posted date : Apr 2, 2024

  PRIVACY STATEMENT At the Canadian Snowbird Association (the CSA), the trust and confidence of our members stand at the core of our mission to advocate, protect and represent the interests of Canadian travellers. Recognizing the unique nature of our members’ lifestyle, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection.   PURPOSE […]

Posted date : Dec 19, 2023

CSANews Issue 129 WInter 2023 Edition – Our travel patterns to the U.S. have reverted to pre-Covid levels and we are slightly ahead of the 2019 number of trips. There is one big difference, though – automobile traffic is down by about 15% and travel by air is up. High gas prices and more competition in the airline space (which reduces prices) are changing our normal travel patterns.

Posted date : Oct 24, 2023

CSA Member Advisory – In August 2023, we notified members that Canadian citizens travelling to certain European countries will soon be required to obtain a permit known as a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) travel authorization. An ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to thirty European countries.

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023

During your visit to the United States, you may visit Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days and re-enter the United States, if you re-enter within the timeframe…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023

Does anyone have an update on the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act? It made it to the floor in November. Just wondering if anyone has a progress report on the status…