Surrogacy

Proposed Regulations to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act: Lisa Feldstein’s Submissions to Health Canada

Here are the submissions made by Lisa Feldstein to Health Canada.

Two upcoming fertility law events!

The week of November 19 is all about fertility law!

Surrogacy Contract Process

Confused about surrogacy law? Here is an overview of the legal process.

What happens to frozen embryos when a couple gets divorced?

An Ontario Court provided some clarity as to how frozen embryos should be divided in the event of a divorce.

Is commercial surrogacy becoming legal?

In Canada it is currently against the law to pay someone to donate sperm or eggs, or to be a surrogate. One politician wants to change that.

Do I need a surrogacy agreement with my cousin?

When new clients contact us about surrogacy, one of their first questions is whether a surrogacy contract is really required when the surrogate is a relative. Our answer is always the same: yes...

Assisted Human Reproduction Act Amendments on the Horizon: Have Your Say!

Health Canada is planning on amending the Assisted Human Reproduction Act and is seeking feedback from the public.

Hospital staff should not have to review surrogacy contracts: potential implications of Bill 28

There is a new Bill in government that would alter how surrogacy operates in Ontario.

Bill 28: Lisa Feldstein’s Submissions to Government

See what we submitted to the government.

Ontario proposes to redefine parentage

On September 29, 2016 the Ontario government introduced a new Bill that would fundamentally change the legal landscape with respect to who is a parent.

Cy and Ruby’s Act: One step forward for LGBTQ equality, one step back for surrogacy

Cy and Ruby’s Act will create real change in Ontario. But hopefully the path to equality will not be accompanied by introducing fundamental flaws to surrogacy procedures in Ontario.

Ontario Government Announces IVF Funding – Starting December 2015!

As of December 2015 the Ontario government will start to pay for IVF.

Can surrogacy expenses be deducted when filing taxes?

Twin with Down Syndrome left behind with surrogate

Calgary fertility clinic criticized for controversial policy ban on blending races

Lisa Feldstein published by Cancer Knowledge Network: “Legal Considerations before Freezing Embryos”

Why intended parents and surrogates should think twice about traditional surrogacy

Bill C-607: An act to amend the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (surrogacy)

Ontario Government to Fund IVF

Can I use my friend’s surrogacy agreement?

Surrogacy Agency Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges – Now What?

U.S. Surrogacy Agent Defrauded Clients, Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail

Who Receives OHIP Funding for IVF?

Who Should Pay When an Ontario Surrogate Delivers a Child for Non-Resident Parents?

Charges Against Fertility Consulting Business