Some Canadian snowbirds are being fingerprinted
Every winter, tens of thousands of Canadian seniors—often called “snowbirds”—head south to warmer U.S. climates. But this winter, many of them are facing new U.S. border-registration requirements that may affect how easily they travel and stay in the United States. Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) and multiple media outlets have described the changes and the concerns […]
Canadian snowbirds could see U.S. visa changes
On May 10, 2025, U.S. lawmakers introduced the “Canadian Snowbird Act,” a bipartisan bill aimed at extending the duration Canadian retirees can spend in the United States without a visa. Currently, Canadians are permitted to stay in the U.S. for up to six months per year under the B-2 tourist visa. The proposed legislation seeks […]
Tariffs changing shopping habits of Canadians
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) released the just published consumer research report, Impact of US Tariffs on Canadian Food Consumer Behaviour. This report is part of a series of consumer surveys gathering insights into Canadians’ grocery shopping habits, perceptions of available products, and response to increasing food prices and inflation. This final report in the series […]
