As Canada enters not just a new year but an entirely new decade, the country will see a number of new laws coming into effect. These new Canadian laws for 2020 cover a wide range of areas that include vaping regulations, health coverage, and even having your dog on a patio. Many of the new laws are provincial. Still, nationwide changes are being made in regard to federal taxes, the divorce act, and the Indigenous child welfare system. Some of these new regulations involve protecting the environment. For example, some provinces are starting a total ban on plastic bags this year. The federal carbon tax is also being expanded into Alberta, and some changes for the carbon tax rebate will come into effect in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Other new laws coming into force this year concern the health and well-being of Canadians. These include changes to OHIP coverage outside of the country, as well as tighter regulations on vaping across a number of provinces. These are just some of 2020's new rules; you should always be aware of changes to provincial ones, especially if you happen to travel a lot. Vaping View this post on Instagram KIEDY BĘDZIE DOSTĘPNY W SPRZEDAŻY BOOST? - to jedno z najczęściej padających pytań ostatnich tygodni. Aż w ciągu nastał ten dzień by można było śmiało powiedzieć - WŁAŚNIE DZIŚ TRAFIŁ NA PÓŁKI! Aegis Boost - znajdziesz go w każdym sklepie z szyldem VNR. ♥️ ___________________ @stubbornmedia. @bemyjuicelab. @geekvapetech. @geekvape_tech. ___________________ Cooperations with me? 📩 - stubbornvape@gmail.com. 📨 - Direct Message. ____________________ #VAPEnROLL #VNRCREW #VNR #vape #vapormax #vapeporn #vapemodels #vapenation #vapelife #vapers #vapelikeaboss #photooftheday #photoshoot #photomodel #model #photography #photo #influencerstyle #influencer #lifestyleblogger #bloggerlife #skoda #skodasuperb #Wroclaw#BeMyJuice #geekvape #geekvapetech #geekvapeboost A post shared by 👑 Samozwańczy krUl Drzet. 👑 (@vapepolandofficial) on Dec 5, 2019 at 12:29pm PST Several provinces will be enacting new vaping rules and regulations. In B.C., there will be stricter rules on advertisements for vaping. The province is also increasing the tax on vaping products to 20%. Ontario will also be banning advertisements for vaping outside of specialty shops. Nova Scotia will go the furthest by banning all sales of flavoured e-cigarettes and vaping juices in the province. This new law is expected to go into effect by April 2020. Animal Welfare In Ontario View this post on Instagram [Werbung] Unsere beiden Kuschelmäuse! 💕 . Irgendwie, habe ich festgestellt, trauere ich den besinnlichen Weihnachtstagen mit dem Jahreswechsel, der gerade erst war; und dem Alltagstrott, der hier schon längst wieder eingekehrt ist, doch etwas hinterher. 🤔 . Zu schade eigentlich, dass Weihnachten so schnell schon wieder vergessen ist, oder? 😳 . Aber um noch einmal an Weihnachten zurückzudenken: Verratet uns doch gerne einmal, ihr Lieben, was ihr eigentlich Schönes zu Weihnachten bekommen habt...! 🤭 . Bei mir persönlich waren es etwas Schmuck, Karten für eine Veranstaltung mit der Familie, eine Karte, mit der man bei verschiedenen Erlebnissen bzw. Ausflügen einige Ermäßigungen hier in der Umgebung bekommt, Schokolade und noch einige weitere Kleinigkeiten. Und wieder einmal konnte ich feststellen: Meine Lieben kennen mich gaaanz genau und wissen, worüber ich mich riesig freue! 😱 . Psssst: Falls ihr nun nach Weihnachten - oder zum neuen Jahr - noch euch selbst oder vielmehr euren Fellnasen ein nachträgliches Weihnachtsgeschenk machen möchtet, schaut doch gerne einmal bei der @flum_manufaktur vorbei, bei der es viele wunderschöne Hundekissen, so wie das auf unserem Bild hier, gibt! Mit unserem Rabattcode „herzenshuendinnen“ erhaltet ihr sogar ganze 10% Rabatt auf eure Bestellung! 😍 . #australianshepherd #aussie #beagle #aussiemix #hundeaufinstagram #hundeleben #lebenmithund #hundewelt #hundeliebe #herzenshund #seelenhund #lieblingshund #hundefotografie #hundeblog #blogger_de #welpe #welpenliebe #petfluencer #dogfluencer #dogblogger #dogs #weeklyfluff #thedodo #dogworld #doglovers #dogstagram #twodogs #twodogsarebetterthanone #cuddletime #herzenshuendinnen A post shared by Blue, Sky & Svenja 🐶💕 (@herzenshuendinnen) on Jan 2, 2020 at 5:46am PST According to the Ontario Government, the new Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act is the toughest in Canada when it comes to protecting animals, with some of the harshest punishments for people who violate it. Higher Distracted Driving Fines In Saskatchewan View this post on Instagram Florida has become one of the most dangerous states when it comes to distracted driving. Please don’t drive and text. It can wait. #chasejustice #cruiselawmiami #miamilawyer #triallawyer #personalinjurylawyer #caraccident #carcrash #slipandfall #browardlawyer #personalinjury #premisesliability #negligence #rearend #carinsurance #bodilyinjury #uninsured #settlement #verdict #litigator #maritimelawyer #admiralty #cruiseship #cruiseshipinjury #wrongfuldeath #textinganddriving #insurance #lawsuit #seatbelt #accidentattorney #lawblog Your Advocate to Chase Justice. A post shared by Law Offices of Brandon L Chase (@chasejustice_law) on Dec 29, 2019 at 7:51am PST If you're driving through Saskatchewan's many wheat fields, make sure you're not looking at your phone. The new distracted driving laws in that province could cost you up to $580 for a first offence. No More International OHIP Coverage View this post on Instagram Ultimo giorno a Parigi❤️🇲🇫 #paris #france #toureiffel #travel #travelphotography #instagood #picoftheday A post shared by Matteo Torello (@matteo.tore89) on Jan 2, 2020 at 6:27am PST If you're an Ontario resident and you're travelling internationally, you should be aware that your OHIP will no longer cover any medical costs outside of Canada starting this year. Styrofoam Ban In Vancouver View this post on Instagram What do you look for in your take-out packaging?⠀ ⠀ 🥤 Colors?⠀ 🥤 Design?⠀ 🥤 Branding?⠀ 🥤 Price?⠀ ⠀ Our paper food containers are perfect for soup, deli, and food storage takeout needs. 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Dogs On Patios View this post on Instagram Patio date with Garth today at our fave spot 🍔 @redmilen9na @garththefrenchie . . . #instafashion #yyc #instadaily #smile #lifestyle #tattoo #girl #photography #graffiti #tattoomodel #art #inkedgirls #model #calgary #happy #yycnow #style #follow #downtown #dogpatio #frenchie #dogsofinstagram A post shared by 𝕵 𝖆 𝖉 𝖊 (@jade.stickley) on Jul 22, 2019 at 5:00pm PDT In Ontario, people will be allowed to have their dogs on patios at certain businesses. Higher Legal Age For Cannabis In Quebec View this post on Instagram 41 varieties of flower! #indica #sativa #montrealcannabis #cannabiscommunity #420 #marijuana #quebeccannabis #weedporn #weed #cannabis A post shared by Greendevilweed (@greendevilweed) on Oct 11, 2019 at 5:19pm PDT Quebec is increasing the legal age for buying cannabis to 21. This makes it the province with the highest legal age for cannabis purchase. Plastic Bag Bans View this post on Instagram Used for 12 minutes and then in ocean for decades ultimately causing turtle and sea life populations to fade. Say No Thank You to single use plastic bags! @lutom.world #plasticbags #nothankyou #jellyfish #plastichabitat #beachcleanup #marinedebris #pollution #singleuseplastic #bethechange #savetheocean #savetheplanet #thinkgreen #gogreen #lessplastic #plastickills #beach #ocean #mindfulness #beachcomber #environmentalist #reduce #reuse #recycle #earthdayeveryday #eco #marinebiology #staywoke A post shared by plastic Habitat (@plastichabitat) on Dec 28, 2019 at 7:35am PST Finally, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and P.E.I. will officially place a ban on single-use plastic bags. Nova Scotia's ban will come into effect on October 30, 2020. No official date has been set for the other two provinces. There are stories everywhere. 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