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On June 11, 2026, Canadian Blood Services made a regulatory submission to Health Canada to introduce a new malaria nucleic acid test (NAT) into its blood donor screening process. This test can identify very low levels of malaria parasites in a person’s blood.
June 11, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) - Canadian Blood Services is advancing a major future-shaping initiative, transforming its products and services to become more agile and resilient through innovation and collaboration.
June 8, 2026 (Toronto, ON) — National Blood Donor Week is an opportunity to spotlight the generosity of donors and invite all those eligible to fill the donation chairs this summer
May 12, 2026 (Toronto, ON) — At a moment when many Canadians are looking for positive ways to show up for each other, Canadian Blood Services is issuing an invitation to new donors: fill every donation chair in the country this summer.
This Call for Board Directors is occurring due to the routine expiration of terms of current Directors. Applications are invited from Canadian citizens from all geographic areas of the country.
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (NOTDAW) honours Canadians who have chosen to donate lifesaving organs and tissue and recognizes transplant recipients embracing their second chance at life.
Canadian Blood Services is aware that Health Canada has completed its assessment of the reports of deaths of two Grifols plasma donors within 72 hours of plasma donation. Health Canada has determined that no linkage has been established between the plasma donation process and the deaths of the
As a regular part of Canadian Blood Services’ governance and board terms coming to a close, in December 2025, we bid farewell to four board members: David Lehberg, Anne MacFarlane, Judy Steele and Glenda Yeates.
Canadian Blood Services is deeply saddened by the passing of two individuals in Winnipeg who were plasma donors with Grifols. Our thoughts are with the donors’ loved ones, and everyone affected. We are in contact with Grifols about this, and we understand that Health Canada has been appropriately
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Due to the large volume of media enquiries we receive, we are not able to help students with research or other projects. Our website and annual reports provide comprehensive information about blood donation.
Canadian Blood Services’ Newsroom is a place for journalists to learn more about our organization and the services we provide to Canadians. Explore our resources to find detailed information on our major topics.
