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Update on plasma donation safety


04/08/2026
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Statement
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

Donation safety


03/12/2026
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Statement
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

Why “Made in Canada” Must Apply to Lifesaving Medicines


01/27/2026
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Op-Ed
At a time when we as Canadians are focused on greater self-reliance — securing essential supply chains, building our own manufacturing capacity and reaffirming our sovereignty — there is one area where increasing self-reliance is vital.

National blood inventory

We manage the national supply of blood products for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). Many variables can impact our inventory such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Below is an overview of our inventory levels across all blood types. 

  • Good supply
    20
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB positive

  • Good supply
    13
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB negative

  • Good supply
    9
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A positive

  • Good supply
    8
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A negative

  • Good supply
    13
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B positive

  • Good supply
    7
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B negative

  • Good supply
    5
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O positive

  • Good supply
    6
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O negative