Bill 37: The Vital Statistics Amendment Act, 2025

This bill primarily affects businesses and professionals in Saskatchewan who interact with vital statistics records — including funeral directors, health care organizations, and legal or genealogical researchers. Funeral directors face updated rules around who can complete death statements and obtain burial permits, with responsibilities shifting from the director alone to any person who has taken custody of the body. Health care organizations (as defined under The Provincial Health Authority Act) may now be required to share records about uninsured health services to help verify births and stillbirths. Businesses that use vital statistics data for commercial purposes face tighter restrictions, as the registrar can now refuse to share statistical information if it will be used for profit. Overall, this is a regulatory change affecting a relatively small set of specialized industries rather than general commerce.