Calgary for-profit plasma clinic rated ‘non-compliant’ during Health Canada inspection – CBC

Alberta government has no plans to ban paid plasma centres

Mar 30, 2026

A Calgary centre that pays people for their plasma was designated as “non-compliant” by Health Canada in December for violating rules regulating the country’s blood supply, and the revelation is sparking new questions about the safety of the industry.

Grifols, the private company that runs the facility, told CBC News it is working “swiftly” to address the concerns.

It has been in the spotlight recently following reports that two people in Manitoba died after giving plasma at its Winnipeg collection centres.

Health Canada, which is reviewing the deaths, said no link has been found between the donation process and the fatalities. According to the agency, three deaths after plasma donation have been reported in the country in the last 10 years.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/grifols-plasma-clinic-health-canada-9.7145009