The proposed legislation would end publicly-funded IVF treatment for most couples and would forbid any woman over 42 from seeking fertility treatment, even if she was able to pay for it.
The changes are included in Bill 20, a controversial health bill tabled near the end of this fall's legislative session at Quebec’s National Assembly.
Premier Philippe Couillard said Saturday the bill has already been thoroughly studied.
He said with other tax credits available, IVF treatment in Quebec will remain far more accessible than anywhere else in the country.
Quebec IVF program important for families, advocates say - Montreal - CBC News
The changes are included in Bill 20, a controversial health bill tabled near the end of this fall's legislative session at Quebec’s National Assembly.
Premier Philippe Couillard said Saturday the bill has already been thoroughly studied.
He said with other tax credits available, IVF treatment in Quebec will remain far more accessible than anywhere else in the country.
Quebec IVF program important for families, advocates say - Montreal - CBC News