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Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (S.744), which includes the JOLT Act, is passed in the U.S. Senate.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

Manitoba formalizes the CSA’s request to extend the amount of time that residents of Manitoba can be absent from their home province and still retain health benefits from six to seven months.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

CSA Executive Director Michael MacKenzie meets with Florida state lawmakers to resolve the International Driving Permit (IDP) requirement for out-of-country drivers. On March 27, 2013, this legislation was repealed retroactive to January 1, 2013.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

British Columbia increases the amount of time that permanent residents can spend outside of the province and still maintain their health coverage from six to seven months.

Posted date : Jul 27, 2017

A proposed rule which would reduce the amount of time that Canadian tourists are allowed to spend in the U.S. from 182 days to 30 days is rescinded by the INS after the CSA appears before the U.S. House Small Business Committee on Capitol Hill. Florida Governor Jeb Bush mentions the CSA in his press release, recognizing the efforts of the association in the successful withdrawal of the planned legislative changes.

Posted date : Jul 21, 2017

Based on representation and protests from the Canadian Snowbird Association, the government of New Brunswick backs down on its stated plans to limit travel outside the province to 90 days in order for its residents to maintain provincial care.

Posted date : Jul 21, 2017

Due largely to the association’s advocacy actions, amendments to the Canada Elections Act contained in bill C‑114 are proclaimed by parliament. This legislation allows all Canadians the right to vote in federal elections while temporarily out of country.

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 9, 2024

Ms. Marj Heisler, prior to retiring in 2007, was employed by the Saskatchewan Government for 35 years which included Saskatchewan Environment as a Senior Business and System Analyst.  Marj has past experience in laboratory work and data management.  She has been the technical lead on an Oracle Financial Management and Project Leader for the Saskatchewan […]

Posted date : Apr 9, 2024

Until her retirement in 2023, Ms. Tetzlaff enjoyed working as a Senior Staff Development Officer for the Ministry of the Solicitor General.  Traveling around the province, she was responsible for the development and delivery of staff training, primarily in courses on conducting rehabilitative programming for offenders.  Her distinguished career also included many years as a […]