Organ & Tissue Donation
Organ and tissue donation for transplantation is a critical component of our healthcare system. Not only does organ and tissue donation improve the lives of thousands of people each year, it saves lives. It also provides families the opportunity to honour a loved one's wish to donate.
Why Donate? 
Everyone is a potential organ and tissue donor, regardless of their age. To date, the oldest Canadian organ donor was over 90 years of age while the oldest tissue donor was 102 years old.Ultimately the ability to become an organ and tissue donor depends on several factors including the health of the organs and tissue at the time of death.Recovery of organs and tissue is carried out with respect and dignity. It does not interfere with funeral practices and no one will know about your gift of life unless your family tells them. Organs and tissue that can be donated after death include the heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, small bowel, stomach, corneas, heart valves, bone and skin. Studies show that donating the organs and tissue of a loved one who has died can provide immediate comfort and long-lasting consolation to family members in their grieving.
For more information about organ and tissue donation, see our FAQs section.
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Transplant Patient Expense Reimbursement Program (TPER)
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