A Changing Season for Snowbirds in Florida
This year many snowbirds — retirees, especially from Quebec and other parts of Canada who usually spend the winter months in Florida — are rethinking their traditional seasonal migration. A combination of rising political tensions between the United States and Canada under President Trump’s administration, new travel and border policies, and economic concerns has created discomfort and uncertainty for some long-time seasonal residents. Several snowbirds have delayed or canceled their plans to winter in Florida, with some even debating whether to return in future seasons. Local business owners who rely on this annual influx are noticing the impact, and there’s a broader conversation about how these changes could affect Florida’s winter tourism economy.
Here is an article that was posted in La Press on December 13, 2025 about the topic :
