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Posted on October 27, 2025

By Dr. Pooja Patel

Surrogacy in Canada

Compassion and Care, Canadian Style

Canada’s altruistic surrogacy model provides one of the safest, most ethical settings in the world.

With our partner clinic, Create IVF Toronto, Surrogacy4All assists intended parents through transparent, physician-guided surrogacy journeys.

Legal Overview

Under Canada’s Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA):

  • Commercial surrogacy is illegal.
  • Altruistic surrogacy is permitted across Canada.
  • Intended parents are allowed to reimburse medical and pregnancy-related costs.
  • Pre-birth orders are permitted in the majority of provinces.

Cost Comparison

Expense Canada USA
Surrogate reimbursement $25,000 $65,000
IVF & medical $25,000–$35,000 $35,000
Legal + Agency fees $40.000 $50,000
Total + Agency fees $90,000–$120,000 $150,000+

Surrogacy4All’s programs average 12–15 months from match to birth.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  1. Ethical and Altruistic System – Surrogacy in Canada is underpinned by compassion, ensuring true emotional connections between surrogates and intended parents without commercial pressure.
  2. High-Quality Medical Care – Partner clinics such as Create IVF Toronto provide sophisticated reproductive technologies, superior prenatal care, and physician-monitored programs.
  3. Clear Legal Framework – The procedure is legally accepted throughout Canada, with pre-birth orders in most provinces for an easy transfer of parentage.

Cons:

  1. Limited Surrogate Availability – Based on altruistic laws, it can be challenging to find a proper surrogate, usually taking between 3–12 months.
  2. Stringent Reimbursement Guidelines – Intended parents have to adhere to precise expense reporting as mandated under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA).
  3. Emotional and Time Demands – The longer wait time and intimate surrogate–parent relationships can add emotional pressures along the way.

Parent Testimonial

“Our surrogate in Canada became family. The process took time, but it was worth every moment.”

— Angela & Ravi, California

Are you ready to avail of surrogacy services?

Dr. Pooja Patel
Physician – Chief Surrogacy Coordinator  pooja@surrogacy4all.com

Dr. Pooja Patel is a Chief Surrogacy Coordinator at Surrogacy4all. She has 10 years of experience in Anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

She received her medical degree from Seth GS Medical College and K.E.M Hospital in India. She then completed an internship. She finished her Anesthesia residency at Grant Govt Medical College and JJ Group of Hospitals in India.