Commercial surrogacy has always been a controversial topic. Surrogacy is a relatively new reproductive method of which a surrogate mother, who is often unrelated to the intended parents, carries and delivers a baby for the intended parents. In Canada, commercial surrogacy is strictly prohibited. It is commonly believed that the laws of a country is largely based on values and beliefs. Deeply rooted Aboriginal beliefs prohibits Canada from commercializing surrogacy, which also reflects Canadian identity. Though prohibited in Canada, commercial surrogacy is legal in other parts of the world. India, Thailand, Ukraine, Georgia, Mexico, Russia, and some states in the United States are examples of this (Cheung, para 4). Women in most parts of these countries are generally diminished and have lower social statuses. In India, especially, where Hinduism was originated, women grew up learning from mythologies and believing that women’s position is lower than men. Unlike Canada, they were taught to be obedient or be punished physically. This sex-biased social hierarchy can be traced back to the ancient times of India, and as a result of this ongoing culture and religion, women in India are still degraded (Rayappan, para 3). This degradation of women caused women in India to be more vulnerable socially and economically. They usually expect lower levels of occupations and lower incomes. Being a commercial surrogate mother means considerable income, thus, many women in India flock to become surrogate mothers (Rayappan, para 8), unlike Canada, where gender inequality is less of an issue and women have more options and are free to choose their own paths. Canada prohibits commercial surrogacy due to the fact that ethics are valued. Ethics meaning the moral principles that guide a society’s behaviors. Under the AHR Act, all forms of commercial surrogacies are illegal; however, altruistic surrogacies are allowed. Altruistic surrogacy means that the surrogate mother cannot receive any compensations. It is also illegal to offer, advertise, or arrange for commercial surrogacies (Health Canada, para 2). It is also stated in the AHR Act that “Preservation and protection of human individuality and diversity must be upheld (Health Canada, para 4).” Canada is often seen as “benevolent and protective, firm but fair” (Beavon, page 275). Canadians often feel the need for a national virtue, goodness, as opposed to wealth or beauty or a fine sense of humor. In the US Declaration of Independence, it states that the ultimate objective is “life, liberty, and pursui