Did you know that Canadian Blood Services changed their blood donation policies in 2022 to be more inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals?
You can view all information on donation eligibility and read their full apology to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on their website.
Meet PJ:
A gay man living in Saint John with a personal story to tell about blood donation
Meet Mark:
A gay man from Nova Scotia who’s happy to be able to help people again
Changing Rules:
PJ and Mark discuss how the updated donation guidelines make them feel
Behaviour-Based Screening:
PJ and Mark discuss past stigma and more inclusive guidelines moving forward
Canadian Blood Services Apology:
PJ and Mark discuss the 2024 apology from Canadian Blood Services to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and the future of inclusive healthcare