Summary of Meetings: Fertility Law
Number of Meetings Held: 3
November 12, 2025
Registration Count: In-Person: 12 Remote: 25
Guest Speakers: Section Executive
Meeting Title/Topic: Fertility Law Updates and Emerging Issues
Synopsis: Join the Fertility Law Section's inaugural meeting! The Section Executive gives a brief overview and update on the current state of Fertility Law in BC and Canada, addressing current resources, and emerging issues. Topics include:
- Recent case law across Canada on fertility law
- Cross country review of fertility laws
- Update on the BCLI Report recommendations and the BC’s responding White Paper that includes proposals for amendments to Part 3 (Parentage) of the Family Law Act
- Discussion with members about the goal of the Section and emerging issues
January 21, 2026
Registration Count: 30
Guest Speakers: Dr. Beth Taylor
Meeting Title/Topic: What Lawyers Need to Know About the Medical Side of Assisted Reproduction
Synopsis: Dr. Beth Taylor, MD, FRCSC, reviews different medical procedures where assisted reproduction is engaged, including any advancements in medical testing and the role of AI, if any, in reproductive technology.
May 13, 2026
Registration Count: 39
Guest Speakers: Shannan Knutson and Dr. Régine Tremblay
Meeting Title/Topic: Assisted Human Reproduction Law: What’s Changing and What’s Next
Synopsis: Michelle Kinney, Jeanette Aucoin, and Shannan Knutson provide an overview of recent developments relevant to fertility and family law practice, including the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA) and regulations, provincial parentage law reform initiatives, and federal policy considerations. Dr. Régine Tremblay highlights AHRA policy reform, enforcement, and bar engagement with Health Canada. After the presentation, join for a discussion on potential future law reform and advocacy efforts.