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Latest news

Tragic incident in Wainwright, Alberta


10/18/2026
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Statement
Canadian Blood Services joins Canadians across the country in extending our deepest sympathies to the Canadian Armed Forces, the community of Wainwright, Alberta, and everyone affected by the tragic incident.

Living Donation Week Highlights the Life-Saving Impact of Living Organ Donors


09/14/2026
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News release
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 (CANADA) – September 13-19, 2026, is Living Donation Week. It’s a time to celebrate and honour living kidney and liver donors, recipients and medical teams that make it all possible. It’s also a time to build and spread awareness about the life-changing impact living donors can

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

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
    17
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB positive

  • Good supply
    10
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB negative

  • Good supply
    7
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A positive

  • Good supply
    5
    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
    6
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B negative

  • Good supply
    5
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O positive

  • Good supply
    4
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O negative