Semen Special Access Program

The Donor Semen Special Access Programme (DSSAP) is intended to provide access, in exceptional circumstances, to donor semen that would otherwise be prohibited from distribution under the Semen Regulations because they were not processed in accordance with all the regulatory requirements. Examples of exceptional circumstances include, among others, a woman or a couple who wishes to (i) have another child using semen from the same donor they used for assisted conception in the past to ensure the children will be genetic siblings; (ii) use semen from a donor with specific physical characteristics; and iii) use semen from a known donor.

Guidance Documents

Guidance on Donor Semen Special Access Programme: Alternative Test Requirements
Date: 2001-10-04

Therapeutic Products Programme Guidance on the Donor Semen Special Access Programme
Date: 2000-12-01

Guidance on Donor Semen Special Access Programme: Donor Semen Eligible for Special Access
Date: 2000-12-01

Health Canada Directive: Technical Requirements for Therapeutic Donor Insemination
Date: 2000-07-01

Health Canada updates semen regulations; semen detention extended
Date: 2000-03-16