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Travellers’ Report Card Updates

Posted date : Oct 3, 2019

The Canadian Travellers’ Report Card Update The Canadian Travellers’ Report Card, the CSA’s evaluation of government policy and practice for Canadians who travel, is published every 2 to 3 years. In between editions, the federal and provincial/territorial governments make amendments to their travel-related policies and legislation. In order to better reflect these on-going changes, updates […]

International Drivers Licence

Posted date : Sep 30, 2019

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

Snow Tires

Posted date : Sep 30, 2019

What do most snowbirds do about snow tires if you are heading south in January and coming home in May?

Issue 112

Posted date : Sep 26, 2019

CSANews Issue 112 – Fall 2019 Edition – The official Magazine of Canadian Snowbirds Association.

Entry/Exit Initiative – 8840 Form Update

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.

ONTARIO CANCELS OUT-OF-COUNTRY HEALTH COVERAGE

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

OHIP’s Out-of-Country (OOC) Travellers Program , which provides reimbursement for Ontario residents who face unexpected medical emergencies while abroad, will officially be scrapped on October 1, 2019.

ONTARIO PLANS TO ELIMINATE OUT-OF-COUNTRY MEDICAL COVERAGE

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Toronto – The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) announced Wednesday their opposition to the Ontario government’s proposal to terminate OHIP’s Out-of-Country (OOC) Travellers Program.

BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Dear Snowbirds, The speculation and vacancy tax is an annual tax paid by some owners of residential properties in designated taxable regions of B.C.

Drug Recall – Valsartan

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

Several drugs containing the ingredient Valsartan are being recalled by their manufacturers. A potential carcinogenic impurity was found in the Valsartan used in these products which could cause health problems as a result of long-term exposure.

Saskatchewan PST on Travel Insurance

Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

As part of the 2017 budget, the government of Saskatchewan both raised the rate of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from five per cent to six per cent and applied PST to an increased number of goods and services including travel medical insurance premiums.