Thank you for the question, Mr. Chicoine.
I want to reassure you by saying that all the benefits and services provided to the families of deceased veterans are being maintained. In addition, as part of an effort to cut red tape and simplify procedures, the Last Post Fund is saving money internally, and that helps improve the effectiveness of its program.
Generally speaking, as you know, the Last Post Fund helps cover veterans' funeral and burial costs. The amount provided for funerals is $3,600. There is no cap for burial costs. That is why veterans' burial and funeral costs can total $7,000 on average. Since 2006, more than 10,000 families have used that program. That is one of the most beneficial veterans' programs around the world.