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Canadian Blood Services’ statement on Black History Month

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
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Statement
This week, we mark the start of Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate and honour the rich and diverse histories and accomplishments of Black people and communities in Canada, including those who generously support and contribute to Canada’s Lifeline. It’s also an important opportunity for
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Canadian Blood Services’ ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive blood system for African, Caribbean, and Black communities

Friday, January 31, 2025
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This document undergoes regular updates. Last update: January 2025 -- Canadian Blood Services’ priority is to ensure that high-quality blood products are available for patients from all backgrounds and communities, by building a donor base that reflects Canadian society, especially in terms of
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In memory of Dr. Dana Devine – cherished colleague, mentor and friend

Thursday, November 28, 2024
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It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Dr. Dana Devine, our former chief scientist and a beloved member of the Canadian Blood Services community, has sadly passed away.
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1,000 of the hardest-to-match patients have received a kidney transplant thanks to cross-Canada organ sharing program

Thursday, July 25, 2024
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(OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services, on behalf of Canada’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation community, is excited to announce that the Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program has facilitated 1,000 kidney transplants.
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The incredible power of transplant brings athletes to Ottawa for the 10th Canadian Transplant Games

Monday, July 22, 2024
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(OTTAWA) – Get ready to compete, connect and celebrate with the Canadian transplant community at the 2024 Canadian Transplant Games. Ottawa prepares to welcome transplant athletes from across the country August 3-9, 2024! Prepare to be awestruck, moved to tears, and overjoyed with delight as you
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Canadian Blood Services reaches agreement to settle Human Rights Tribunal complaint

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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An agreement has been reached between Canadian Blood Services and Christopher Karas, to settle a complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal made by Mr. Karas, about the former donation policy that prevented all sexually active men who have sex with men, and some trans people from donating
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Canadian Blood Services teams up with Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada to support soldiers in the field

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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When a soldier is seriously wounded in battle, they typically need to be treated early with blood and plasma to improve their likelihood of survival, but because of the way our blood components are currently formulated they cannot always be delivered quickly in the field.
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Rapid growth in the demand for blood products could cause national supply to dwindle

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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New donors needed now to ensure hospitals remain stocked with life-essentials for patients this weekend and throughout the summer
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Canadian Blood Services and Municipal “No Paid Plasma Zone” Resolutions

Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Originally posted June 2024, updated November 2024 Canadian Blood Services acknowledges the symbolic gesture of “No Paid Plasma Zone” resolutions. This gesture aligns with Ontario’s Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which supports the national blood system in Canada and exempts Canadian Blood Services
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