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Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I just read in the spring magazine about the problems experienced in Nevada, Arizona and California when using a credit card at service station pumps. We, too, ran into similar problems this past winter season all along the I-75 and throughout Florida. Upon investigation, we found out that virtually all service stations […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, Re: your info in CSANews, would you please tell me how to obtain a frequent flyer credit card. I do have an AIR MILES credit card I can use in some stores, but none appear to have the benefit of the card you discuss in your article. I would appreciate any info […]

Posted date : May 13, 2019

Re: your fall 2017 issue, a reader was concerned that no receipt was confirmed or received when they submitted Form 8840. We have been completing this form for several years and, when sending in the form, we pay an extra $5 to have a receipt mailed back to us confirming that the government has received […]

Posted date : Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bird Talk: I hope you will consider alerting other snowbirds to a terrible experience we had down south this winter. My friend was not feeling well, so I took her to the hospital. We were told that we could use their fast-track facility, which is like a clinic. After registering with the receptionist, she […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I always enjoy the articles and timely tips, but must admit that one article in the recent Bird Talk section raised huge red flags. I refer specifically to the one from V.C. in Lloydminster, AB, where he suggested how to adapt your SIN to facilitate a U.S. credit card application. Having been […]

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 : Sep 14, 2023

I have chatted recently with several military and RCMP retirees about the change of health-care providers, from Sun Life to Canada Life. There is yet much confusion and frustration regarding the overall transition…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023

We travel to the U.S. back and forth every year. We also travel internationally (usually the U.K.). Would you please tell us what we should invest in…

Posted date : May 26, 2023

CSA Member Advisory – Earlier this week, the federal government announced the introduction of a new Verified Traveller program to be launched by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).

Posted date : May 8, 2023

I have a personal-use condo in Florida which I have had now for seven years. I have a U.S.-dollar mortgage on this condo which is with…a U.S. branch of RBC, and they sent me a written request to fix an ITIN mismatch with their records and the IRS.