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Latest news

Blood supply drops 20%; donors needed now to replenish lifesaving essentials


07/22/2026
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News release
JULY 22, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is calling on eligible people across Canada to book a blood donation appointment after the blood supply declined by nearly 20 per cent since June 1.

Canadian Blood Services is advancing Canada’s blood system resilience


06/11/2026
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News release
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.

Canadian Blood Services marks National Blood Donor Week by celebrating the donors behind Canada’s Lifeline


06/08/2026
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News release
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

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
    15
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB positive

  • Good supply
    11
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB negative

  • Good supply
    6
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A positive

  • Good supply
    3
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A negative

  • Good supply
    11
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B positive

  • Good supply
    3
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B negative

  • Good supply
    3
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O positive

  • Good supply
    3
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O negative