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Honest answers about surrogacy and egg donation in Canada: guides, costs, legal basics, FAQs, and real stories from the team that has been doing this since 1992.
Featured guideWhat You Should Know Before Starting a Surrogacy Journey in Canada
A practical first guide for intended parents, surrogates, and anyone exploring surrogacy in Canada.
New to surrogacy?
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A clear learning path for your first questions about surrogacy in Canada.
What You Should Know Before Starting a Surrogacy Journey in Canada
The practical first guide to the medical, legal, financial, emotional, and relationship considerations ahead.
Start hereThe Canadian Surrogacy Dictionary
Plain-language definitions for the terms you will hear throughout a surrogacy journey.
Start hereBecoming a Surrogate in Canada
An introduction for women who are exploring whether surrogacy could be right for them.
Start hereEgg Donation in Canada
An overview of the donor-egg process and the Canadian context for intended parents and donors.
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Can we choose the sex of our baby through surrogacy in Canada?
No. Under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, choosing the sex of an embryo for non-medical reasons is prohibited in Canada. The exception is to prevent...
Is surrogacy legal in Canada?
Yes. Surrogacy is legal in Canada, but only in an altruistic form under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. A surrogate cannot be paid a fee, though her...