Because the Krever Inquiry (see 1997 and 1993 timestamps below) determined that the “tainted blood tragedy” was due to systemic failures by the government and the Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec were created.
These two blood operators are independent, non-profit organizations, which operate at arms length from the government to collect blood products; however, they are regulated by Health Canada. See more about the differing roles of Health Canada and Canadian Blood Services.
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HÉMA-QUÉBEC OFFICIALLY BEGINS OPERATIONS
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on July 8, 2022
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