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Fertility Glossary

Health Canada's role in fertility care

Federal regulator for assisted reproduction, donor safety and medicines.

Canadian law & regulation

Health Canada administers the Assisted Human Reproduction Act and the Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations, and authorises the medicines used in treatment. Clinical practice and funding, by contrast, are provincial responsibilities.

Also known as: federal regulator, Health Canada

Sources

  • Health Canada

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

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