the Krever inquiry<\/a> investigated and concluded that that in order to keep Canada\u2019s blood supply safe, we must never pay people for their donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThis move by CBS will change the way blood is collected in Canada and not for the better,\u201d said NSGEU President Sandra Mullen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCanadian Blood Services is derelict in their responsibilities to protect Nova Scotians, and in light of this new agreement, it is up to the Premier of Nova Scotia to take action.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The NSGEU is calling upon the Tim Houston government to bring forward legislation to ban paid donations of any blood products in Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dThe NSGEU has called on previous governments and Ministers of Health to bring forward legislation and received the response that there was no imminent threat of paid donations in Nova Scotia,” said Mullen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, CBS\u2019s recent decision to enter into partnership with Grifols is now a clear and present danger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt would be irresponsible for our government to stand by and allow companies to enter our province and put our public blood supply at-risk,” she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’re asking Premier Houston to do what the previous government refused to do and stand up for what is right; keep our blood supply safe and in public control.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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