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Latest news

Global blood services unite in a call for more donors


08/24/2026
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News release
AUGUST 24, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Blood services around the world are calling for more people to donate regularly as a range of pressures – from extreme weather and seasonal illness to changing donation patterns – challenge blood supplies. Blood services in Canada, England and Australia are today calling

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.

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
    22
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB positive

  • Good supply
    15
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB negative

  • Good supply
    11
    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
    15
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B positive

  • Good supply
    8
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B negative

  • Good supply
    7
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O positive

  • Good supply
    8
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O negative