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Posted date : Mar 5, 2025

CSA Member Advisory – On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302).

Posted date : Feb 6, 2025

On February 27, 2025 the residents of Ontario will choose their next provincial government. As a member of the Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA), now is the time to ensure your voice is heard! Take the time to learn where your local candidates stand on these important issues. Do they support your right to travel? What will they […]

Posted date : Jul 16, 2024

I was just reading something about the CDC changing rules in August 2024 about bringing your pet dog across the U.S. border. Seems as if there are forms that have to be completed prior to entry…

Posted date : Jul 16, 2024

In the spring 2024 issue, you mention a ‘Ladybird Deed’ for properties in Florida. Can the names of our adult children be added to the deed at any time without triggering capital gains tax…

Posted date : May 13, 2024

CSA Member Advisory – The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that they will be updating regulations on the importation of dogs into the United States…

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 : Dec 20, 2023

Even though my home is in Vancouver, B.C., I grew up in Ontario and have many friends and relatives in Ontario. I like to take a driving trip from N.C. to Ontario each summer to visit and wanted to take my U.S.-registered vehicle, especially with today’s rental car prices.

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023

Are emergency medical insurance premiums paid by snowbirds to Canadian insurance companies for travel to the U.S. tax deductible on our Canadian returns?

Posted date : Jan 31, 2023

CSA Member Advisory – In 2023, both the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa have implemented a vacant home/unit tax on residential properties left unoccupied.

Posted date : Jan 13, 2023

With the elimination of the annual vehicle licence fee, many Ontarians registered online and received acceptance of registration in a confirming email, but nothing to attach to our vehicle or ownership as in the past. Is this confirmation an acceptable form of proof in another province or state that our vehicle registration is up to date? Can we remove existing stickers so as not to draw attention to those reading 2022?