What is the purpose of the Canadian Blood Services Corporation?
To provide lifesaving products and services in transfusion and transplantation for Canadian patients, and to safeguard Canada's systems of life essentials in blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.
Where does Canadian Blood Services get its funding?
Our funding comes primarily from the provincial and territorial governments, and we are a registered charity that accepts financial donations. Canadian Blood Services is one part of Canada’s broader network of healthcare systems and is the only national manufacturer of biological products funded by Canada’s provincial and territorial governments.
What is Canadian Blood Services’ stem cell program?
Canadian Blood Services operates a stem cell program to aid patients who have diseases or disorders that are treatable with stem cell transplants. Manufacturing of stem cells is done through the collection of cord blood, to then be put in the cord blood bank.