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Background check

Posted date : May 21, 2025

My husband and I are anticipating finally becoming snowbirds this fall. We want to go to Florida, shop around and buy in a 55+ community. I’ve heard that these communities want background checks….

In response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made goods, Canada has imposed a 25% counter tariff on certain U.S. products brought into Canada. The CBSA is collecting the tariffs on behalf of the Government of Canada in the form of a surtax.

Car insurance

Posted date : Sep 18, 2024

Last year, we bought a car in Florida with the hope of leaving it there while we are back home. When we went to get our insurance, boy, were we shocked…

Selling property in Florida

Posted date : Sep 17, 2024

If we plan to sell our property in Florida, what is the process for getting the money back into our Canadian account? Are there tax rules that apply?

Issue 131

Posted date : Jul 16, 2024

CSANews Issue 131 Summer 2024 Edition – Sunscreen, shade and water are the three things which you must pay attention to in order to protect yourself. – FREE SNOWBIRD SHOW – Snowbird Lifestyle Presentations

OHIP coverage

Posted date : May 21, 2024

Am I wrong, or is it not the LAW that OHIP MUST pay to a member of OHIP the amount spent on a legal medical claim whatever it would pay to a Canadian hospital or doctor?

Declaring home goods at Canadian customs

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023

We are selling our winter home in Arizona after 20 years. Are we able to bring to Canada some of our belongings purchased in the U.S…

ETIAS Requirement for Travel to Europe

Posted date : Aug 30, 2023

CSA Member Advisory – Canadian travellers should be aware of upcoming changes to travel requirements for entry into thirty European nations next year. Beginning in 2024, Canadian citizens travelling to certain European countries will be required to obtain a permit known as a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) travel authorization.

Reminder: Vacant Home Tax Declaration

Posted date : Jan 31, 2023

CSA Member Advisory – In 2023, both the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa have implemented a vacant home/unit tax on residential properties left unoccupied.