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Posted date : Jun 14, 2019

UNDER CONSTRUCTION! What is a Personal Health Record? A Personal Health Record is an important document for any traveller. In the event of a medical emergency while travelling, a Personal Health Record can help unfamiliar medical professionals to quickly review your medical history and assess your condition. While your medical history may not explain a […]

Posted date : Jun 14, 2019

Premium Discounts Unique Benefits For the Snowbird Lifestyle The CSA Auto and Home Insurance Plan has been specifically designed and implemented for the members of the Canadian Snowbird Association. 1-800-267-8000 or GTA 416-441-7029 About Our Insurance Plans Insurance may well be the single most expensive purchase you make in a year…every year. That’s why it’s […]

Posted date : May 30, 2019

My husband and I bought a house in California two years ago, as “Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants.” I’ve been reading some information recently that’s making me wonder if we should transfer it to a “Revocable Trust” to avoid costly probate and extraordinary fees. The purchase price was $168,000. The current value is more […]

Posted date : May 30, 2019

What, if any, are the reporting requirements in both Canada and the U.S. when we sell our personal use condo in Florida. Our primary residence is in Canada. We purchased the condo in 2012 for about US$87,000. While the condo has appreciated, the sale price would be less than US$200,000. The section in the CSA […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019

I am a lifetime member of the CSA and have an issue that I am hoping you can assist me with. I have had a business make an unauthorized charge on my VISA card and they have refused to reverse the charge. I had given them my credit card information over the phone for a […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019

We have been members of CSANews for 20 years +; we enjoy reading and look forward to receiving it. I would like to add to your list of hikes [from CSANews 107, Fast Facts] the BRUCE TRAIL, which is made up of nine sections: Niagara, Iroquois, Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019

Is the border data-sharing between Canada and the U.S. fully implemented, or have there been further delays? And just what data is being shared anyway? Rick Moly Calgary AB Response : Ed.: In order for the border data-sharing between Canada and the United States (known as the Entry/Exit Initiative) to become fully operational, Bill C-21 […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019

I just received the 2018 American Community Survey as part of the 2018 U.S. Census. Anyone who “stays” here for more than two months is required by U.S. federal law to complete the form. I have begun to answer it online, but I’m finding the questions to be very invasive and certainly requesting much more […]

Posted date : May 13, 2019

We travel to Florida every year and complete the Closer Connection forms…we are usually there for approx. 172-175 days. Our question deals with a “less than one day” visit across the border to shop, or play bingo or go to casino. If we were to cross the border and return to Canada the same day, […]

Posted date : May 13, 2019

The information in this section of CSANews is always very useful to snowbirds and others with some connection to the U.S. Could you please clarify your response to a recent letter in which you state that, “if you earn income in the U.S. you do have to file a U.S. tax return.” According to the […]