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09 February 2021

Clark Wilson LLP

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Welcome to the world of reproductive technology.

Many people experience the human desire to build a family, butcan't do so naturally. The reality is approximately one ineight Canadian couples face challenges with infertility. Most of usknow at least one person or couple who cannot have children,struggled to have children, or face medical or health issues thatmake child-bearing difficult or impossible.

Assisted human reproduction is a broad spectrum of medicallyassisted fertility solutions and treatments that continues to growand expand with increasing technological and scientificdevelopments. Some of the most common assisted human reproductivetechnologies include ovulation induction, artificial insemination,in-vitro fertilization, donor conception, and surrogacy. There arealso some more holistic approaches such as fertility acupuncture,Chinese medicine and herb use, vitamin therapies, and othertherapeutic or naturopathic aids. This article will focus on thescientific and legal inter-plays.

The concept of how family is created has evolved withtechnology, and will continue to do so with more excitingdevelopments on the horizon with the use of artificial intelligence(AI):

The above AI technology, together with more women considering technology-aidedpregnancy and freezing their eggs as a result of thepandemic, leads to interesting legal questions about theexpansion of fertility law, and further solidifies the fact thatbaby-making is an ever-growing science.

If you are considering reproductive technology as an intendedparent, AI fertility, donor ova/sperm, or surrogacy, a fertilitylawyer will you help navigate this process, and ensure that youunderstand your rights and obligations.

The content of this article is intended to provide a generalguide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be soughtabout your specific circumstances.

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