Reimbursing a sperm or ova (egg) donor or a surrogate for expenditures related to donation or surrogacy

In Canada, it is illegal to purchase sperm or eggs from a donor (or person acting on behalf of a donor) or pay a female person to be a surrogate. However, donors and surrogates may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenditures incurred because of their donation or surrogacy that are provided for in the regulations.