This page explains how surrogacy in Canada works under IndianEggDonors’ physician-led program: how surrogates are selected, screened, and matched; what the Canadian legal framework allows; what costs or reimbursements are covered; and how the entire journey — medical, legal, emotional, and administrative — is managed to ensure a safe, ethical, and transparent surrogacy experience.
Altruistic — surrogate cannot be paid a fee; only pregnancy-related expenses are reimbursed.
Women aged 21–45, with at least one prior healthy birth, good physical and mental health, healthy BMI, and stable residency & living conditions in Canada.
Travel, medical and prenatal care, maternity clothing, medications, childcare (if needed), lost wages (if eligible), insurance — as per documented expenses and receipts.
Thorough medical and psychological screening, independent legal counsel, formal surrogacy contracts, coordination with licensed fertility clinics, and respect for surrogate autonomy and consent.
Full care through screening, matching, IVF/embryo-transfer (if donor egg used), prenatal monitoring, birth support, post-birth follow-up; plus emotional/psychological counselling and logistical help for the surrogate.
What To Expect
Who This Is For
Review full eligibility & screening criteria
Fill out surrogate-interest/ application form
Undergo medical, psychological, and background screening
If approved, meet matching criteria and agree to legal documentation
Proceed with pregnancy journey under licensed clinic care and receive reimbursements for approved pregnancy-related expenses
Canada is one of the safest, most ethical, and most trusted countries in the world for surrogacy. Unlike the United States (compensated model), Canada follows a strict altruistic surrogacy system, meaning surrogates:
Canada’s multicultural population — particularly its large South Asian, Middle Eastern, and immigrant communities — creates a diverse pool of surrogates who often share cultural backgrounds with intended parents.
Meanwhile, intended parents choose Canada because:
This page guides intended parents and potential surrogates through every step of Canadian surrogacy.
$60,000–$90,000 total (much lower than USA)
Covers:
Altruistic only:
No payment, but full reimbursement of expenses allowed.
55–75% live birth rate with donor eggs
Intended parents — including many from the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia — choose Canada because:
Compared to Mexico, Georgia, or Ukraine, Canada offers far greater safety, transparency, and reliability.
The Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA) governs surrogacy.
Canada allows:
Canada allows:
✔ Gestational surrogacy
✔ Reimbursement-only model
✔ Legal contracts
✔ Surrogates who act voluntarily
✔ Clear legal parentage processes
Canada prohibits:
❌ Paying a surrogate
❌ Advertising surrogates for profit
❌ Agencies earning money from recruiting surrogates
❌ Exploitation or coercion
This creates a safe, ethical environment with strong rights for surrogates and intended parents.
Unlike most surrogacy coordinators, our program is led by a licensed medical doctor, which provides:
We manage both egg donation + surrogacy, making coordination medically seamless.
Surrogates must:
Preferred surrogates include:
Intended parents review profiles with:
Many parents prefer surrogates from:
Matching typically takes 1–4 months.
Surrogates in Canada cannot be paid, but they can be fully reimbursed for:
All reimbursements require receipts, per law.
Total reimbursed amounts usually range:
$25,000–$40,000 per journey
(Not compensation — only expenses.)
Step 1
Screening
Medical & psychological evaluation.
Step 2
Matching
Parents review surrogate profiles; mutual approval required.
Step 3
Legal Contracts
Lawyers for both sides draft a clear, detailed agreement.
Step 4
Medical Cycle
Surrogate begins estrogen & progesterone to prepare uterine lining.
Step 5
Embryo Transfer
A quick, painless procedure at a fertility clinic.
Step 6
Pregnancy Monitoring
Weekly blood tests & ultrasounds until 10–12 weeks.
Step 7
Standard OB Care
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum — fully supported.
Step 8
Birth & Parentage
Parents are granted legal custody through provincial parentage pathways.
Strongest legal protections.
Parentage easily granted.
Very surrogacy-friendly.
Clear parentage process.
Surrogacy allowed with clear reimbursement guidelines.
New laws (2023 updates) make surrogacy legally recognized.
Strong support; straightforward parentage.
Surrogacy allowed with legal oversight.
Surrogates receive:
✔ Medical support
✔ Legal support
✔ Emotional & mental health support
✔ Travel & reimbursement assistance
✔ Cultural sensitivity
✔ Support for South Asian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh surrogates
Surrogacy requires a strong support team — and we provide exactly that.
| Feature | Canada | USA |
| Compensation | ❌ No (only reimbursement) | ✔ Yes |
| Cost | Lower ($60k–$90k) | Higher ($120k–$200k) |
| Legal Protections | Strong | Very strong |
| Surrogate Availability | Lower volume | Higher volume |
| Ethical Model | Altruistic | Commercial |
| Multicultural Surrogates | Strong (South Asian especially) | Moderate |
Toronto, Ottawa, Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton, London
Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond
Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer
Montreal, Laval, Quebec City
Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon
Halifax, St. John’s, Moncton
A Punjabi Canadian couple partnered with us to find a compassionate surrogate.
Timeline:
Reflection:
“Our surrogate felt like family. We could not have imagined a better experience.”
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