Is Surrogacy Legal in Canada? A Complete Guide to Canadian Surrogacy Laws Yes, surrogacy is legal in Canada, but only on an altruistic basis—meaning surrogates cannot be paid beyond reimbursable expenses. The Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA) strictly prohibits commercial surrogacy, making it illegal to compensate a surrogate for carrying a pregnancy. However, intended parents can cover the surrogate’s pregnancy-related…
