Here are some of the new laws and rules coming into effect in Canada in 2025

This year will see new Canadian laws coming into effect that impact families, workers, retirees, consumers, people with disabilities, the environment and the economy at large.

New measures aim to combat predatory lenders and protect Canadians from high-interest-rate loans.

The Canada Child Benefit is extended to pay families up to six months after a child's death.

The Canada Disability Benefit is designed to help financially support people aged 18 to 64 with disabilities.

The government hasn’t given a date the bill will come into force, but it must take effect by the end of the year .

It applies to cases involving federally regulated employees, their spouses, or pregnancies where the employee intended to be the legal parent of the child.

The two-month break from the federal GST started on Dec. 14, 2024 , and will end on Feb. 15, 2025 .

It applies to items including restaurant meals, children's clothing, wine and beer.

The tax break doesn't apply to some items, such as food and drinks from vending machines.