NC-CIPSeR and Canadian Blood Services: Partners for Life – Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Resilience Through Lifesaving Contributions
At NC-CIPSeR, we are proud to announce our official participation in Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life Program, reinforcing our commitment to not only safeguarding Canada’s critical infrastructure but also to strengthening the health and resilience of our communities.
Why Blood Donation Matters to Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Critical infrastructure resilience isn’t just about protecting physical assets – it’s about safeguarding the people who operate, maintain, and rely on these essential systems. In times of emergency – whether natural disasters, cyberattacks, or public health crises – Canada’s healthcare infrastructure plays a vital role in our collective response and recovery.
By partnering with Canadian Blood Services, NC-CIPSeR is helping to ensure Canada’s blood supply remains strong, ready to meet the needs of hospitals, emergency services, and communities across the country. This direct link between public health and emergency preparedness highlights the importance of proactive, whole-of-society approaches to resilience.
A Commitment to Lifesaving Generosity
As part of this initiative, NC-CIPSeR’s volunteers, researchers, partners, and broader network are invited to become regular blood, plasma, and platelet donors under the NC-CIPSeR Partners for Life team. This isn’t just about individual contributions – it’s about collective impact. Every donation strengthens the critical supply chain of life-saving products that underpin Canada’s emergency medical response capacity.
We are encouraging all members of the NC-CIPSeR community, from students and faculty at Carleton University to our industry and government partners, to register as part of our Partners for Life team and commit to regular donations.
How to Join NC-CIPSeR’s Partners for Life Team
- Visit blood.ca and create an account (or sign in if you already have one).
- Link your account to NC-CIPSeR’s Partners for Life team using our unique team ID: NATIO125815 or can the QR code below.
- Book your donation appointment and be sure to log your donation under the NC-CIPSeR team.
Together, we can demonstrate how Canada’s critical infrastructure professionals – the very people responsible for protecting our essential systems – also have a direct role to play in protecting and saving lives.
The Lifesaving Link Between Blood and Resilience
In the critical infrastructure space, we often talk about supply chain resilience, interdependencies, and the importance of preparedness. Canada’s blood supply is, in itself, a critical supply chain – one that depends entirely on the generosity and foresight of everyday Canadians.
By actively participating in this program, NC-CIPSeR and its network can model the very resilience we advocate for, demonstrating the power of collective action in building stronger, healthier, and more prepared communities.
Join Us Today
We invite everyone across the NC-CIPSeR ecosystem – from researchers and students to practitioners and policymakers – to join this meaningful initiative. By donating blood, plasma, or platelets, you’re not only making a personal contribution to Canada’s healthcare resilience – you’re reinforcing the vital connection between health security and critical infrastructure protection.
National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to help make a difference for patients in Canada. Join our team and help save lives. (You can be on multiple teams!) Join today by scanning the QR code below:
Learn more and join the NC-CIPSeR Partners for Life team today