Implications and reflections on the 2010 Supreme Court ruling on Canada’s AHR Act
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In December, 2010, Canada's 6 year old Assisted Human Reproduction Act was successfully challenged in the Supreme Court of Canada. There may be important implications for public health and the evolution of reproductive technologies in this country.
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