The demand for Canadian surrogates

<p>Leanna Scott has always gone out of her way to help others — which is why she decided to become a surrogate. She carried a child for a couple from the Netherlands who chose Canada because of its altruistic surrogacy laws and strong health-care system. As demand grows, Canadian surrogates like Leanna are increasingly sought after by intended parents both here and abroad. Pamela White, a Canadian researcher who teaches law at the University of Kent, says it's time Canada has a&nbsp;discussion around its surrogacy laws.</p>

An episode of the White Coat, Black Art podcast, hosted by CBC, titled "The demand for Canadian surrogates" was published on March 13, 2026 and runs 26 minutes.

March 13, 2026 ·26m · White Coat, Black Art

Summary

Leanna Scott has always gone out of her way to help others — which is why she decided to become a surrogate. She carried a child for a couple from the Netherlands who chose Canada because of its altruistic surrogacy laws and strong health-care system. As demand grows, Canadian surrogates like Leanna are increasingly sought after by intended parents both here and abroad. Pamela White, a Canadian researcher who teaches law at the University of Kent, says it's time Canada has a&nbsp;discussion around its surrogacy laws.

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