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Our newsroom is a collection of media resources about the services we provide to Canadians, as well as major topics and events of significance to our organization and industry. Explore the latest news releases and articles we’ve published, if you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please contact: media@blood.ca | 1-877-709-7773

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Canadian Blood Services welcomes new CFO, Jennifer Camelon


Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Statement
Following a rigorous national executive search involving many outstanding candidates, Canadian Blood Services is pleased to announce Jennifer Camelon as our next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and vice-president, corporate services. Jennifer will officially join Canadian Blood Services on April 14

Mark Green Shirt Day by talking to your family about organ donation


Tuesday, April 05, 2022
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Statement
Many of us are of the mind that once we die, that we would be happy to donate our organs and tissues if it meant it could save other people’s lives.

New and returning donors needed to support patients through Omicron


Monday, January 31, 2022
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News release
JAN. 31, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is calling for new and returning donors to replenish the blood, platelet and plasma supply and support patients through the latest COVID-19 wave.

Supporting patients together through Omicron


Monday, January 31, 2022
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We are so grateful for the donors — new and returning — who are helping us save lives through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we ask people across Canada to continue supporting us through the Omicron wave. 

Immediate need to fill blood donation appointments continues through the holidays


Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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News release
DEC. 29, 2021 (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services continues to have an immediate need for blood donors this holiday season to help ensure blood and blood products are available for patients in need.

Three new directors and a new chair appointed to Canadian Blood Services board


Monday, December 13, 2021
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Statement
Appointed by the provincial and territorial ministers of health (except Quebec), the board of directors comprises 13 members. Each director serves for a term of four years and as such, new members are appointed when terms come to a close. In December 2021, Mel Cappe (chair of the board), Craig

Canada’s Lifeline in Need of Support to Save Lives During the Season of Giving


Monday, December 13, 2021
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News release
December 13, 2021 (OTTAWA) – The festive season can be a very busy time for people, but Canada’s Lifeline must be ready to support all patients at all times.

An update on our journey to build a more inclusive blood system


Friday, December 03, 2021
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Statement
At our open board meeting on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, we provided attendees with an update on some of the strategic initiatives we’ve undertaken and implemented since our last public meeting (in June 2021), to advance DEI at Canadian Blood Services.

Join Canada’s Lifeline During the Season of Giving


Friday, November 26, 2021
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News release
Canadian Blood Services needs to fill 38,000 open appointments by January 4