Canada's new laws and rules in 2020: What you need to know
as of Jan. 1. The government says the elimination of the Medical Service Plan premiums will save individuals up to $900 and families up to $1,800 per year.The federal government will start imposing its carbon tax on Alberta on Jan. 1. Albertans will pay $20 per tonne of CO2 until April 2020, when the price will rise to $30 per tonne.
The Matrimonial Property Act will be amended to apply to both “adult interdependent partners” and legally married spouses. Other changes to the Act include clarifying property division rules and when couples can enter into property ownership and division agreements. Starting on Feb. 1, 2020, the province will significantly increaseFines for first-time offenders will more than double from the current $280to $580. A conviction will also cost the driver four demerit points.
For Manitoba residents, the 2020 federal carbon tax rebates, which must be claimed on 2019 income tax returns, are as follows:Second adult in a couple or first child of a single parent: $121No more out-of-country health insurance coverage The provincial government has defended its decision by saying that the OHIP coverage was minimal and “inefficient,” given the high cost of medical care abroad – and especially in the United States -- that usually requires private travel insurance.As part of a five-year pilot project, the Ontario government will let municipalities decide whether to allow e-scooters on their roads.E-scooter drivers will have to be at least 16 years old and wear a helmet.
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