CSO Digital Library
Knowledge Centre
A growing library for surrogacy education, recovered historical resources, guides, FAQs, research, and news from Canadian Surrogacy Options.
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?
Start Here
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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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.
Welcome 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.
The Canadian Surrogacy Dictionary
Plain-language definitions for the terms you will hear during a surrogacy journey in Canada.
CSO Knowledge Centre Launch
The CSO Knowledge Centre is being built as a digital library for surrogacy education in Canada.
What is surrogacy in Canada?
A plain-language FAQ entry about how surrogacy works in Canada.
Who can be a surrogate?
A starter FAQ about surrogate eligibility.
Surrogacy 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.
Surrogacy 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.
Everything 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.
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