If you are in Saskatoon, Regina or anywhere in Saskatchewan, surrogacy is possible. We support families across Canada, and many Saskatchewan families work with a surrogate in another province. Here is what to know about Saskatchewan specifically.
This is general information from public sources, last checked October 2026. It is not legal advice, and provincial law is changing in many places.
How the law works in Saskatchewan
Surrogacy is altruistic across Canada under the federal Assisted Human Reproduction Act. A surrogate cannot be paid a fee, but she can be reimbursed for documented expenses. Parentage, meaning who is legally the parent, is a provincial matter.
Saskatchewan's Children's Law Act, 2020 (which came into force in 2021) modernized parentage for families built through assisted reproduction and surrogacy. Two points matter most. First, intended parents no longer need a genetic connection to the child. Second, there is an administrative option similar to Ontario's: the surrogate signs a written consent to give up her parentage entitlement no sooner than three days after the birth, and the intended parents are then recognized as the legal parents, without needing a court order in the usual case. A court can still be involved if consent cannot be given. The statute and regulations set out the agreement and consent requirements, so your Saskatchewan reproductive lawyer will confirm exactly what applies.
If your surrogate lives in a different province, both provinces' rules matter. Our guide to the legal framework for surrogacy in Canada compares provinces.
Costs
A complete journey in Canada typically runs $80,000 to $120,000 CAD. CSO agency programs start from $1,500 (Independent Journey), $9,500 (Foundation), $19,500 (Guided Journey) and $29,500 (Priority Match), plus HST, paid in three equal stages. See our cost guide and try the surrogacy cost calculator.
If your surrogate lives in another province, add travel for key appointments and the birth.
Fertility funding
Public funding for IVF in Saskatchewan has historically been limited. Programs change, so check the Saskatchewan government's current information and ask your clinic what applies to you.
A surrogate's pregnancy and delivery care are generally covered by her provincial health plan.
LGBTQ+ families
Canadian law recognizes same-sex couples, single parents and families of many shapes. Gay couples will typically need an egg donor and a surrogate, and we can plan both together. See our guide for LGBTQ+ families.
Egg donation
Egg donation in Canada is altruistic, so donors are reimbursed for documented expenses and not paid. Our sister company Little Miracles matches intended parents with screened donors across the country. Read egg donation in Canada and egg donation costs.
Finding a surrogate
- Agencies like ours screen surrogates and manage matching, wherever you live. See how to find a surrogate in Canada.
- Independent journeys are possible. See independent vs agency surrogacy.
- Matching commonly takes 3 to 12 months, and cross-province matches are common.
If you want to become a surrogate in Saskatchewan
You must be at least 21, and clinics generally prefer a prior healthy pregnancy and birth. Start with our self-check.
Book a free consultation at calendly.com/cso-robyn
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