( Blood Service Center in Saint John, file photo )
As the future of the blood distribution center in Saint John continues to look bleak, it doesn't appear help is on the way from Ottawa any time soon. During his visit to Saint John yesterday, our news department asked Prime Minister Harper if he was up to speed on the file. Harper says it's his understanding this decision is made by an arms length body that has representatives from the Federal and Provincial Governments.
Harper adds these types of decisions are to be made by Canadian Blood Services not Health Canada. Just last week, Premier Graham told CBS officials the Province is willing to pick up the cost of an expansion at the current facility in Millidgeville. CBS says they will meet with the Health Minister next month to discuss the proposal.
