C-397An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Department of Employment and Social Development Act
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 12, 2024
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 12, 2024
What it does
Adds funeral services to the zero-rated tax list and creates a one-stop service for reporting a death.
What it does
- Adds funeral services, including a coffin, headstone, or other related property, to the Excise Tax Act list of zero-rated supplies.
- Repeals section 344 and section 360 of the Excise Tax Act.
- Requires the Minister of Employment and Social Development to establish a one-stop service for reporting a death and sharing relevant information with partner entities.
- Aims to reduce the administrative burden that follows a death.
Who it affects
- Bereaved families
- People arranging funerals
- Funeral service providers
- People reporting a death
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Partner entities
Background
The bill amends the Excise Tax Act and the Department of Employment and Social Development Act.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.