Executive Director
Robyn Price
Canadian Surrogacy Options
Robyn Price is the Executive Director of Canadian Surrogacy Options. She leads CSO's education, family support, surrogate support, and digital resource strategy.
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What You Should Know Before Starting a Surrogacy Journey in Canada
A practical guide to the medical, legal, financial, emotional, and relationship considerations intended parents and surrogates should understand before beginning a surrogacy journey in Canada.
articleWelcome to the CSO Knowledge Centre
The beginning of a living library built from more than 30 years of real experience in Canadian surrogacy, egg donation, and family building.
articleCreating Families Through Surrogacy With Canadian
Creating Families Through Surrogacy With Canadian
articleSurrogacy Reimbursements in Canada: Receipts, Expenses, and Escrow
A practical, plain-language guide to how surrogacy reimbursements are documented in Canada, why receipts matter, and where escrow fits in.
articleWhat Happens at a Surrogacy Screening Appointment in Canada?
A clear, step-by-step look at what a fertility clinic may review during surrogate screening, what medical clearance means, and what happens next.
articleThe Canadian Surrogacy Dictionary
Plain-language definitions for the terms you will hear during a surrogacy journey in Canada.
articleWhy Surrogacy Journeys Sometimes Stall
Five common pressure points in a surrogacy journey, and how earlier conversations and preparation can help intended parents and surrogates move forward with greater clarity.
newsCSO Knowledge Centre Launch
The CSO Knowledge Centre is being built as a digital library for surrogacy education in Canada.
downloadCost Guide
A guide to Canadian surrogacy costs and planning questions.
downloadPayment Timeline
A planning resource for understanding surrogacy payment stages.
downloadProgram Guide
A guide to CSO's agency programs and support options.
faqWhat is surrogacy in Canada?
A plain-language FAQ entry about how surrogacy works in Canada.
faqWho can be a surrogate?
A starter FAQ about surrogate eligibility.
articleSurrogacy in Canada: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about surrogacy in Canada in 2026 — the law, the process, the costs, who qualifies, and how to get started. From Canada's first surrogacy agency.
articleSurrogacy Requirements in Canada: Who Qualifies as a Surrogate or Intended Parent
Complete guide to surrogacy eligibility requirements in Canada — for surrogates and intended parents. What the law says, what agencies require, and what actually matters.
articleMcDonald's Fries, My Mom, and the Tradition That Started a Movement
If you've spent any time in surrogacy communities, you've seen the transfer day fries posts. What most people don't know is where it started — and why it makes me laugh and cry at the same time.
articleA Letter to My Mom
In 1992, my mom built Canadian Surrogacy Options from nothing. This is what I want her to know.
articleSurrogacy in Canada for LGBTQ+ Families: What You Need to Know
Canada's legal framework for surrogacy is among the most inclusive in the world. Here's what LGBTQ+ intended parents need to know about building their family through surrogacy.
articleHow Long Does Surrogacy Take in Canada? A Realistic Timeline
A honest look at how long a surrogacy journey actually takes in Canada — from first inquiry through birth — with realistic ranges for each stage.
articleHow Much Does Surrogacy Cost in Canada in 2026? A Complete Breakdown
A detailed breakdown of what surrogacy actually costs in Canada in 2026 — surrogate reimbursements, legal fees, clinic costs, and where budgets go sideways.
articleThe Legal Framework for Surrogacy in Canada: What Every Family Needs to Know
Canadian surrogacy law is uniquely permissive — and uniquely specific. Before you begin your journey, understand the legal landscape that will shape every step of it.
articleEverything You Need to Know About Egg Donation in Canada
Egg donation in Canada is regulated, altruistic, and surprisingly accessible. Here's what intended parents and potential donors need to understand about how it works.