Sperm Donation

• Lawsuits launched against Ontario sperm bank, families allege they were misled on donor background

  The families - who've launched separate lawsuits - claim the alleged lack of transparency and negligence by Outreach Health Services has led to extensive suffering.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2020
  
• Rule change makes it easier for women undergoing fertility treatment to access sperm from known donors

  As of Feb. 4, a change to Health Canada regulations will make using sperm donation from a friend or acquaintance for fertility treatment easier and cheaper.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 11, 2020
  
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• Life after death: Should dead men become sperm donors?

  A new paper argues that men should be allowed to consent to donating their sperm after death, just like they might donate their heart.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2020
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• 14 years ago he was her sperm donor, today the two are a couple

  Jessica Share found the man who donated sperm to her after her eldest daughter took a DNA test.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 3, 2019
• Why men are willing to donate sperm — and are using Facebook to make the arrangements

  An increasing number of men are going online to make arrangements to donate sperm through Facebook or connection websites. Here's why they donate.

  Commentary

  Nov 10, 2018
• Proposed regulations could change how surrogate moms are compensated

  The proposed regulations would allow surrogate mothers to be paid for specific expenses related to their pregnancy and make changes to sperm donation.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2018
• This week on ‘Focus Montreal:’ April 22

  This week on 'Focus Montreal:' Does Canada need to update its fertility laws? Should Quebec's subsidized daycare program serve as a model for other provinces? And meet Great Montrealer Kim Thuy, a world-famous authour whose books have won numerous awards and been translated into dozens of languages.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2018
• Looking for an egg or sperm donor? Here’s what you need to know

  How does donation work? What are some important things to consider before deciding on donation? Those questions and more answered.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2016
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• Craigslist sperm donor not required to pay child support: Kansas judge

  A Topeka man who answered a Craigslist ad to donate sperm so two women could have a baby together is not legally the child's father and isn't required to provide financial support, a Kansas judge has ruled.

  World

  Nov 29, 2016
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• Fertility lawyer debunks myths about surrogacy in Canada

  Despite the interest in alternative options to building a family, fertility lawyer Sara Cohen says many myths still exist. She sat down with Global News to set the record straight.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2016