Organs and tissues

Canadian Blood Services works with the organ and tissue donation and transplantation community to improve the system for all Canadians. Through national collaboration involving organ donation organizations and transplantation programs across Canada we are working to increase organ and tissue donation, increase access to transplants and improve patient outcomes.This website provides valuable information and data related to interprovincial organ sharing programs and services; professional education, including the Canadian Clinical Guide to Organ Donation; numerous publications, data and progress reports; as well as leading practices and clinical guidelines.

Recent Updates

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Jul 26, 2021

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System Progress Data Reporting

This interactive online platform reports national performance data for organ donation and transplantation in Canada.

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Jun 11, 2021

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COVID-19: Update on organ donation and transplantation services

National COVID-19 Impact Data Dashboard

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Apr 6, 2021

Cornea Donation and Transplantation

For the last decade the increasingly long waiting lists for cornea transplantation have consistently gained media and government attention. Wait times are often measured in years as opposed to months, meaning the rates of access to cornea transplantation in Canada are on par with, or lower than, the rates seen in some developing countries. Yet, despite all the attention the number of corneas transplanted in Canada has remained unchanged for the last six years and no focused and coordinated efforts have been expended to improve this system.

Upcoming Events

World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care

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When

September 11, 2021 | 8:00AM to September 15, 2021 | 11:15AM

Where

Vancouver, BC

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UHN presents: Living Donation Week

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When

September 12, 2021 | 8:00AM to September 18, 2021 | 4:00PM

Where

Virtual Conference

Canadian Society of Transplantation 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting

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When

October 4, 2021 | 8:00AM to October 7, 2021 | 4:00PM

Where

Banff, Alberta

The Canadian Society of Transplantation (CST) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting is organized b the Canadian Society of Transplantation. This conference will be held from October 4 - 7, 2021 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Additional details to follow.

For more information on CST or the event, please click here.

Blog

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Feb 22, 2021

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New Nova Scotia law makes it easier to be an organ and tissue donor

For the 200 Nova Scotians waiting for a lifesaving organ or tissue transplant, new legislation offers hope.

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Jan 28, 2021

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Call for applications! Research funding opportunities now open

The Intramural Research Grant Program, one of the Centre for Innovation’s most responsive and impactful research funding programs, and the Kenneth J. Fyke Program, which supports health services and policy research, are both open for applications.

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Dec 9, 2020

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Adaptability and innovation: read the latest Centre for Innovation annual progress report

The Centre for Innovation is the heart of Canadian Blood Services’ research and development activities. Its latest annual report, covering the fiscal year 2019-2020, is now available on blood.ca.