Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada

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Organization

Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC) protects and promotes the health and safety of Canadians against the risks associated with assisted human reproduction technologies through two programs: Licencing and Enforcement of a Regulatory Framework for Assisted Human Reproduction Technologies, and Health Information and Knowledge Management for Assisted Human Reproduction Technologies.

Licencing and Enforcement of a Regulatory Framework for Assisted Human Reproduction Technologies
AHRC fulfils this responsibility by issuing licences for controlled activities and for facilities used by qualified persons or organizations. As part of this program, AHRC will be assessing applications against licence requirements, including scientific and ethical considerations. AHRC will be responsible for conducting periodic inspections of assisted human reproduction clinics, service providers and researchers to ensure compliance; and enlisting the participation or support of other recognized organizations in the development of other supporting policy instruments, for example: standards, guidelines and accreditation models.

Health Information and Knowledge Management for Assisted Human Reproduction Technologies
Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC) will manage Health Information and Knowledge by maintaining a personal health information registry to consolidate health reporting information concerning donors, patients and offspring born of assisted human reproduction procedures to allow for a look-back and trace-back mechanism. It will also provide reports of assisted human reproduction controlled activities, including success rates by assisted human reproduction clinics and results of research, to enable prospective assisted human reproduction users to make informed decisions. AHRC will also provide the public with information on assisted human reproduction matters or issues via its Web site or in other forms such as brochures.

AHRC is governed by a President and a Board of Directors which is responsible for the overall management of the Agency including the provision of advice to the Minister of Health on matters relating to assisted human reproduction or any other matter to which the AHR Act applies. The Board is also responsible for approving the Agency's goals, operational policies and budget and is responsible for evaluating the Agency's performance.

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