Blood Donations

• Canadian Blood Services issues urgent call for donations

  National inventory for blood is down 25 per cent since the start of April, and hundreds of appointments for blood donation remain open across Atlantic Canada.

  Canada

  May 17
  
• Blood donation ban on men who have sex with men can end: Health Canada

  The move from Health Canada officially greenlights a policy change by Canadian Blood Services that officials said is expected by Sept. 30, 2022.

  Health

  Apr 28
  
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• Héma-Québec lacking blood donors

  Quebec's blood collecting agency had 800 cancellations or no shows last week representing almost 15 per cent of its weekly supply goals.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• Canadian Blood Services asks Health Canada to drop ban on gay blood donation

  Canadian Blood Services is asking Health Canada to remove specific restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men, and change the donation criteria.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2021
• Blood donation urgently needed in Edmonton as backlogged surgeries ramp up

  The need for blood donations is increasing in Edmonton as surgical procedures ramp up following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. 

  Health

  Jul 13, 2021
• Facing a shortage, Héma-Québec is calling on Quebecers to donate blood

  The provincial organization reports that over the next two weeks, it must fill 200 appointments per day,

  Health

  Jul 6, 2021
• Paying for blood and plasma in Alberta? Bill allowing it passes in the legislature

  A private member's bill that will allow private companies to pay Albertans for their blood and plasma has passed three readings in the Alberta legislature.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2020
• Guelph blood clinic extending hours as need grows ahead of long weekend

  The Canadian Blood Service is calling on all donors in Guelph to book an appointment before the upcoming Labour Day long weekend.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2020
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• UCP MLA’s private member’s bill aims to lift Alberta’s ban on private sale of blood products

  A private member's bill set to be tabled in the legislature is aiming to repeal Alberta's ban on the private sale and purchase of blood products.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2020
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• Canadian Blood Services in Regina seeks to fill 500+ appointments by the end of June

  Canadian Blood Service in Regina says it is looking to fill more than 500 open appointments by the end of June.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2020