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Posted date : Sep 30, 2019

Is it true that it is now obligatory to have an IDL when travelling to the U.S.?

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Toronto – The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) announced Thursday, that after multiple discussions between the CSA and representatives from the state of Georgia, the requirement of non-English driver’s licence holders to possess an International Driving Permit (IDP), while operating a vehicle in the state, will be rescinded.

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Despite recent legislative amendments made in Florida, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is NOT REQUIRED in order for a visitor to legally operate a vehicle in the state.

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, We are currently at our winter location which is in Florida, USA. We have been alarmed to hear that from Jan 1, 2013, we are required to have an international driver’s permit, which we don’t have. We are likely to be booked as driving without a licence if we are stopped for […]

Posted date : Nov 4, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I read with interest the Bird Talk in Summer 2013 issue of CSA News; in particular, page 9. I receive acknowledgement for my annual filings (of Form 8840) by making sure my filing is done with an AR “Advice of Receipt Registered International” which I purchase at my local Canada Post office […]

Posted date : Mar 21, 2020

On March 21st, Canada and the United States will temporarily restrict all non-essential travel between our two countries for 30 days in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted date : Mar 17, 2020

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that entry into Canada will be denied to individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Posted date : Mar 16, 2020

The Government of Canada is now officially recommending that Canadian travellers abroad return to Canada. Further, the Government of Canada has also issued an official global travel advisory that all non-essential travel outside of Canada be avoided.

Posted date : Dec 13, 2019

A recent, very-large study has shown that many heart procedures such as stent insertion, angioplasty and heart bypass surgery are unnecessary and can actually cause harm.

Posted date : Oct 11, 2019

The State of Georgia rescinds a law requiring all non-English driver’s licence holders to possess an International Driving Permit (IDP) while operating a vehicle in the state.