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Expanded tax credits help offset fertility treatment costs for Canadians
H&R Block points to federal and provincial tax credits and reimbursements that can significantly reduce the cost of fertility treatment for CanadiansCALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It’s estimated that between 8-15% of Canadian couples have difficulty conceiving a child, according to Procrea, and seek out fertility treatments to build their family. Managing fertility struggles can be both a significant emotional and physical challenge for many Canadians, as well as extremely c
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