Recently in the news you may have read about "Payment for Plasma Donors".

Immunodeficiency Canada supports "payment for plasma donors" as long as all federal requirements and safety regulations are fulfilled in the collection and processing of plasma donations. Plasma contains antibodies which are needed for the treatment of individuals with life threatening illnesses including Primary Immunodeficiency. Canada does not have an adequate supply of plasma to meet the needs of individuals requiring treatment and 70% of plasma used currently comes from the United States where "payment for plasma donors" have existed for several years.  Immunodeficiency Canada believes that "payment for plasma donors" in Canada will increase the overall supply available and help to ensure that patients receive their much needed treatments. We believe in the safety of the Canadian blood and blood product supply coordinated by Canadian Blood Services and Hema-Quebec.

Sincerely,

Richard Thompson, CFRE

Chief Executive Officer

Immunodeficiency Canada

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