What new laws come into effect in 2016?
Posted Dec 31, 2015 7:53 am.
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The new year, means a number of new laws come into effect in Alberta, and across the country.
The big one in Alberta is tougher distracted driving penalties.
Those caught on their phones face three demerit points, as opposed to none, as well as a stiffer fine.
Depending on how much you earn, you could be keeping more money or less.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promised federal tax cut for the middle class will also come into effect.
If you make more than $200,000 a year, your tax rate will rise.
As for other provinces — in Quebec, cab drivers will be required to follow a dress code to highlight their professionalism, in a move to outdo Uber.
In Ontario, those who put winter tires on their car get a tax break.
