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Association urges councils to oppose for-profit plasma clinics
Posted: July 20, 2026
(July 17, 2026) By: Oakville News Staff, OakvilleNews.org
A local community group is calling on Oakville and Halton councillors to take a public stance against for-profit plasma collection, pointing to reported inspection issues and donor safety concerns linked to Grifols facilities
The Oakville Community Association (OCA) is calling on Oakville Town Council and Halton Regional Council to pass symbolic motions opposing Grifols’ operation of private, for-profit plasma collection clinics in Oakville and Halton Region.
The call follows concerns raised across Canada regarding Grifols’ plasma operations, including Health Canada inspection findings related to donor screening, staff training, quality management, and operational procedures. Concerns have also been raised following reports of two donor deaths at Grifols-operated facilities in Winnipeg and adverse effects experienced by some donors.
Grifols’ Canadian administrative headquarters is located in Oakville and recently received a failed Health Canada inspection, raising concerns about compliance and oversight. The Ontario Health Coalition has reported on the inspection findings.
“Oakville and Halton residents deserve confidence that companies operating in our community meet the highest standards of safety and accountability,” said Michael Reid, President of the Oakville Community Association. “Council can affirm its support for maintaining public confidence in Canada’s plasma system through strong oversight, transparency, and high standards of donor protection.”
Several Ontario municipalities have already adopted symbolic motions expressing opposition to private, for-profit plasma collection clinics.
The Oakville Community Association has circulated draft motions to Oakville and Halton Regional Councillors for consideration.
