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

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


Thursday, July 11, 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 teams up with Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada to support soldiers in the field


Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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News release
When a soldier is seriously wounded in battle, they typically need to be treated early with blood and plasma to improve their likelihood of survival, but because of the way our blood components are currently formulated they cannot always be delivered quickly in the field.

Rapid growth in the demand for blood products could cause national supply to dwindle


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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News release
New donors needed now to ensure hospitals remain stocked with life-essentials for patients this weekend and throughout the summer