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Fertility Glossary

Gestational carrier agreement

The written agreement setting out expectations in a surrogacy arrangement.

Donor treatment & family building

The agreement covers expenses, medical decision-making, communication, insurance and what happens in difficult scenarios. It is prepared with separate lawyers for each side before any treatment begins, and its enforceability depends on provincial law.

Also known as: surrogacy agreement, carrier contract

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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