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Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

The Canadian Snowbird Association has been working tirelessly on your behalf to extend the time that snowbirds from British Columbia can spend outside of the country from 6 to 7 months and still maintain their provincial health coverage.

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I know you have received many letters regarding out-of-country medical expenses submitted to OHIP, but I thought your readers might be interested in my experience. On June1, 2005, I underwent coronary bypass surgery. When applying for out-of-country medical coverage for the following winter I took out a policy with Medipac with a […]

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 : 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 : 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 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.

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…

Posted date : Jul 7, 2023

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Greg Stanton introduced the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, bipartisan legislation to extend the amount of time certain Canadians can visit the US by two months.

Posted date : Jan 13, 2023

I have not seen anything that CSA is doing for members about lobbying for more affordable plans to use our CDN mobile phones in the U.S…..