Rodiyat Alabede died on Oct. 25 after friends say the 22-year-old went to an appointment at the Grifols Plasma Donation Centre on Taylor Avenue to give plasma. Grifols, a Spanish-based company which specializes in producing plasma medicines, has over a dozen plasma collection centres in Canada. Photo: (Justin Fraser/CBC)Health Canada immediately conducted on-site visits at the plasma collection centres following each report, a Health Canada spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Photo: Radio-Canada / Jean-François DumasHealth Canada immediately conducted on-site visits at the plasma collection centres following each report, a Health Canada spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Must be between 17-68 to give plasmaIt is up to each province to decide if someone can collect a payment for plasma donation.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2026 23:27 UTC