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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.

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Canadians urged to donate blood and plasma as blood agency faces summer of unprecedented events

Monday, August 28, 2023
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News release
As the country continues to face a unique set of circumstances this summer, Canadian Blood Services is urging everyone who can to donate blood or plasma to help boost supplies.
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Former chair of the board, Dr. Verna Skanes, has passed

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Statement
Canadian Blood Services is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Verna Skanes. Verna was a founding member of our board of directors and was the chair of our board from 2003-2009.
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Blood donors are helping us prepare for future pandemics

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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News release
TUESDAY, JUNE 20 2023 (OTTAWA) — Canadian Blood Services has been entrusted by the Public Health Agency of Canada through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) to continue researching the prevalence of antibodies to COVID-19 in blood donors.
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