Posted date : Mar 15, 2023
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.
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Posted date : Sep 19, 2022
I’ve just become aware of the form 8840. Do I need to complete the form if I don’t meet the substantial presence test for time in the U.S.?
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Posted date : Jul 21, 2022
Medical marijuana use is legal in Canada, but not in all of the states. When we cross into the U.S., I do not bring any form of CBD (which I have registered to use) with me…
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Posted date : May 28, 2021
As President of the Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA), I am writing to request that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) revises its guidance on quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated Canadian residents returning to Canada from the United States on the basis that these individuals do not pose a risk of significant harm to public health.
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Posted date : May 5, 2020
I feel that your response to Harvey Bates of Innisfil in the winter 2019, Issue 113, was quite oversimplified. You’re right−it’s not a big deal − but there are definitely more steps to be taken when travelling with pets. We are snowbirds travelling to Florida with a dog and two cats.
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Posted date : May 5, 2020
CSANews Issue 114 Spring 2020 Edition, – In this Issue : Heli-hiking in British Columbia – Repairing Your Portfolio – Skin Care
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Posted date : Dec 13, 2019
First-time snowbirds heading to Florida in January. We have a cat to bring with us…
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Posted date : Aug 19, 2019
As of July 11, 2019, the entry/exit initiative has been expanded to include the sharing of information of all travellers including Canadian and American citizens at land ports of entry.
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Posted date : May 14, 2019
I will be spending the winter in Arizona and would like to know if I need to provide the Lyme vaccine to my dog before crossing the U.S. border? He has all of his other vaccines (basic + rabies) already. Christine Choquette Waltham, QC Response : Ed.: I love learning new things. I did not […]
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Posted date : May 14, 2019
You obviously receive a lot of inquiries regarding the maximum time Canadians can stay in the U.S. I’ve read many of them, but I am still unclear on a couple of points: If you file Form 8840 but the IRS is unresponsive, do you just have to hope that they’ve accepted your claim to a […]
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