The Future of Fertility - Access Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World

We are honoured to welcome the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Ontario’s Minister of Health, who will deliver a speech at our Fertility event.

Couples undergoing fertility treatment can be impacted by a mix of emotions and there are no ‘one size fits all’ solutions to a patient’s needs, with many factors outside our control. The promise of parenthood often clashes with the stark realities of financial barriers, especially when considering the high costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other treatments.

With a recent (2022) study indicating that one in six Canadians experience infertility, there is clearly a need for greater fertility care in Canada. We also live in a changing world where talking more openly about fertility has become mainstream, while on the other hand, political forces in the U.S. have lobbied for fertility treatments to be banned altogether.

The Empire Club of Canada is proud to present The Future of Fertility — Access Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World. This event will take a close look at fertility within our healthcare systems and its impact on people, examine the role of government in reducing financial burdens on families to improve access to fertility care, acknowledge that fertility access is integral to improve the population growth necessary to bolster our economy, and discuss what business can do to be supportive within Canada’s workplaces.

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We are pleased to be joined by a panel of experts to talk about challenges and opportunities that will help continue to make improvements for Canadians requiring fertility treatment. This event will be moderated by Teri Hart, journalist and TV host, promising a dynamic and engaging conversation that you won’t want to miss!