Embryo Donation
Q: What is embryo donation?
A: The contribution, by a third party, of fertilized eggs for the purpose of assisted reproduction.
Q: How does an embryo donation get arranged?
A: (Usually through fertility clinic)
Q: Are embryo donors anonymous?
A: Embryo donors can be either anonymous or known to the person(s) contracting for the sperm donation.
Q: Is embryo donation legal in Canada?
A: Embryo donation is legal in Canada.
Q: I want to get paid for donating my embryos. How do I arrange this.
A: Paying, offering to pay, or advertising payment for embryo donation is illegal in Canada.
Embryo donation may pose challenges if there is a need to seek a declaration of parentage. Ontario case law on declarations of parentage consider whether the intended parent is genetically linked to the child.
Embryo donation in the media
- “Frozen in Time: Exploring the Options for Surplus Embryos.” Canadian Family. Karma Brown. October 2012. Synopsis: Karma Brown discusses the possible ways of dealing with embryos left over from IVF treatments, including donating the embryos for use by persons who need an embryo for themselves or a surrogate.