Strengthening the Assisted Human Reproduction Act
From Health Canada
Current status: The public consultation is now closed. The consultation report is available now.
Why
We want to strengthen the Assisted Human Reproduction Act by writing regulations that will:
- reduce the risks to human health and safety from using donor sperm and eggs (ova), including the risk of transmitting disease
- make clear what expenses may be reimbursed to donors and surrogates
- allow us to appoint inspectors who will manage and enforce the act
Who
We are looking for comments from all interested Canadians, including:
- people who use assisted human reproduction and related patient groups
- fertility industry members and related organizations
- health care providers and related organizations
- academics and researchers
- fertility lawyers
What
We are looking for comments on:
- Toward a Strengthened Assisted Human Reproduction Act
When and where
- The document was online for 60 days, between July 12, 2017 and September 9, 2017.
- Another consultation will take place when the proposed regulations are published in Canada Gazette Part I.
How to participate
Submit your comments by:
- Online: Toward a Strengthened Assisted Human Reproduction Act: A Consultation with Canadians on Key Policy Proposals
- email, in electronic files such as:
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
Related information
Contact us
Office of Policy and International Collaboration
Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate
Address Locator 0601B, Tunney’s Pasture
100 Eglantine Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K9
Tel: 613-957-2991
Fax: 613-952-5364
Email: hc.bgtd.ahr-pa.dpbtg.sc@canada.ca