Blood Collection

New Voluntary Blood Donations Act Faces Criticism

by David Clement, Consumer Choice Center

Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix introduced the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which is legislation that would fully prohibit paid blood plasma clinics in the province of British Columbia. Health Minister Dix stated that the legislation was needed to help ensure that the “donations people give benefit people in our province and Canada.” The CCC’s Toronto Based … Read more

B.C. Bans Paid Blood, Plasma Collection in New Voluntary Donation Act

by B.C. Ministry of Health

Health Minister Adrian Dix today introduced the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which will help preserve the integrity of Canada’s public blood and plasma collection system by preventing payment for blood and plasma collection in British Columbia. “Our voluntary blood donation system is an integral resource that helps saves lives thanks to people who graciously donate,” … Read more