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Government Relations & Advocacy
FSAC Advocacy
FSAC is the national voice for the funeral service profession in Canada, dedicated to representing our members and supporting communities nationwide. Our government relations and advocacy efforts focus on key issues impacting both the profession and the families it serves.
Advocacy Initiatives
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Increase CPP Death Benefit
Canadians who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) during their lifetime are currently eligible for a lump sum of $2,500 through the CPP Death Benefit. This $2,500 amount is woefully inadequate and has remained stagnant since 1998. No matter the individuals’ income, the need for end-of-life requirements touches every single Canadian.
Our multi-cultural and diverse society necessitates appropriate and dignified care for every Canadian as they age and are faced with end-of-life requirements. That’s why FSAC has put forward a three-tier recommendation to increase the CPP Death benefit, provide targeted support through a GIS Death Benefit, and provide supplemental support through a refundable tax credit.
Key Resources:
FSAC’s Finance Canada 2026 Pre-Budget Submission – English
FSAC’s Finance Canada 2026 Pre-Budget Submission – French
Obituary scraping is the unauthorized copying of obituaries by third-party websites for profit. Since 2014, companies have duplicated obituaries without permission, profiting from ads and memorial sales.
This practice, often called “obituary piracy,” misleads families and the public, and damages the integrity of the deathcare sector by creating unauthorized tributes that seem affiliated with funeral homes. FSAC is currently working on a strategy to protect grieving families from further pain caused by obituary scraping.
Key resources:
FSAC’s Complaint Letter – English
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Obituary Scraping
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Traveling With Cremated Remains
FSAC is actively engaged in dialogue with Transport Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) to address significant concerns regarding recent screening restrictions on transporting cremated remains in carry-on baggage.
Under updated screening guidelines, which restrict carry-on containers of cremated remains to 350 ml or less, grieving families are increasingly faced with the distressing requirement to divide a loved one’s remains or place them in checked baggage/cargo. For many Canadians, separating remains or relinquishing direct care during travel directly conflicts with deeply held cultural, spiritual, and religious beliefs surrounding dignity, mourning, and final rites.
Key resources:
FSAC’s Letter to Transport Canada – English
FSAC’s Letter to Transport Canada – French
FSAC’s letter to Canadian Air Transport Security Authority – English
FSAC’s letter to Canadian Air Transport Security Authority – French
FSAC is advocating for a change to Canada’s Excise Tax Act to exempt funeral services from GST, reducing the financial burden on grieving families. This amendment would zero-rate essential deathcare goods and services, saving families an estimated $1,000 annually.
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Amend the Excise Tax Act
In The News
FSAC is making headlines! We are dedicated to telling the story of the deathcare profession on behalf of Canadians, addressing important issues and advocating for our members. Stay tuned as we continue to bring industry matters to the forefront in the media.
For media inquiries, please contact info@fsac.ca.
Deathcare Profession Explained
This feature takes a closer look at the often misunderstood funeral and deathcare profession, shedding light on the people behind the work and the realities of serving families during difficult times.
Unclaimed Bodies on The Rise in Canada
This national report explores the growing number of unclaimed bodies in Canada.
Obituary Scraping
This story investigates the issue of obituary scraping, where memorial notices are reposted online without family consent, raising concerns about privacy and digital ethics.
Jennifer Hoskins
Member | Funeral Home
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Partnering with Provincial Associations Across Canada
FSAC collaborates with provincial deathcare associations to strengthen our collective voice and foster unity across the profession.
These partnerships ensure we address regional and national priorities together, creating a stronger, more connected profession from coast to coast.
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