It is the written agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate that covers expectations, reimbursements, medical decisions, communication and parentage. Each side gets independent legal advice before signing.
It must be signed before medical procedures begin. It cannot take away a surrogate's right to make decisions about her own body, but it sets out how everyone will work together.
Read more: The Legal Framework for Surrogacy in Canada.
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