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Canadian Blood Services is currently in negotiations with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)-Support, which represents employees in clinics, laboratories, distribution and logistics, as well as some administrative functions across Ontario.
Canadian Blood Services shared its latest annual report, Tomorrow Changes Today, to Canadians this month, structuring its reporting to highlight the three main pillars of its value proposition: patient outcomes, system performance and cost-efficiency.*
(OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is pleased to see that increased investment in organ donation in Saskatchewan was outlined in the speech from the throne on October 25. Collaboratively, with provincial partners, we have identified key foundational elements required for a high performing donation
Individuals or groups who identify as belonging to a hate group – with apparel, signage or verbally – will be turned away (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is reminding Canadians that it will not tolerate the use of its locations or of the altruistic act of the gift of blood to propagate hateful
Somewhere in Canada, a patient needs a blood transfusion every 60 seconds (OTTAWA) – When the call for help goes out to Canadians, they respond. Canadian Blood Services saw that well-known Canadian value come to life earlier this summer as it worked to rebuild what was then a precarious inventory of
Patient care takes no summer vacation; the need for blood remains (OTTAWA) – Canadian Blood Services is extending thanks to Canadian residents for the tremendous response to its urgent call for 60,000 donors by July 1. However, the need for blood remains. The national blood inventory is improving
(OTTAWA) – Throughout National Blood Donor Week from June 11 to 17, Canadian Blood Services urged Canadians to make an appointment to donate. More than 60,000 blood donors need to book appointments to donate by July 1 to ensure all patients have access to the blood and blood products they need. A
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Due to the large volume of media enquiries we receive, we are not able to help students with research or other projects. Our website and annual reports provide comprehensive information about blood donation.
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