Canadians pride ourselves on having a universal publicly funded health-care system. But one notable exception to this is the provision of assisted human reproduction (AHR) services using technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and practices such as surrogacy. Today, more than half of all clinics offering such services are owned by private investment corporations. Read More
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Leader and McTeer: Private fertility services must be properly regulated
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