New U.S. bill would benefit Canadian snowbirds, allowing them to stay there longer

Amid heightened tensions and stricter travel policies between the U.S. and Canada, a new bill would extend the amount of time Canadians can spend in the United States. The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, which was introduced on April 29, would allow Canadian citizens who own or lease a residence in the U.S. to stay for 240 days annually. That is nearly two months longer than the current policy, which permits Canadians to be in the U.S. for 182 days a year. “The Canadian Snowbird Association (