Media


Our newsroom is a place for journalists to learn more about our organization and the services we provide to Canadians. 

For all media inquiries, please contact: media@blood.ca | 1-877-709-7773

Due to the large volume of media enquiries we receive, we are not able to help students with research or other projects. Our annual reports provide comprehensive corporate information about our work in blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.

Latest News

1,000 of the hardest-to-match patients have received a kidney transplant thanks to cross-Canada organ sharing program


Thursday, July 25, 2024
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News release
(OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services, on behalf of Canada’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation community, is excited to announce that the Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program has facilitated 1,000 kidney transplants.

The incredible power of transplant brings athletes to Ottawa for the 10th Canadian Transplant Games


Monday, July 22, 2024
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News release
(OTTAWA) – Get ready to compete, connect and celebrate with the Canadian transplant community at the 2024 Canadian Transplant Games. Ottawa prepares to welcome transplant athletes from across the country August 3-9, 2024! Prepare to be awestruck, moved to tears, and overjoyed with delight as you

Canadian Blood Services reaches agreement to settle Human Rights Tribunal complaint


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Statement
An agreement has been reached between Canadian Blood Services and Christopher Karas, to settle a complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal made by Mr. Karas, about the former donation policy that prevented all sexually active men who have sex with men, and some trans people from donating