Well, Christmas has come early for some that are planning travel to Poland or presumably the other newly minted EU nations. This from the Canadian government on Poland specifically:

"A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Poland. The passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. Canadians must also be in possession of proof of sufficient funds for their stay. As of May 1, 2004, Canadians will no longer require a visa for stays in Poland of up to three months"

Details on this at:

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-...untry=241000#8

Other countries:

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/ctry/visa-en.asp

Enjoy!