Educators and experts in the fields of organ donation and transplant from across Canada and around the world have worked diligently to create the many comprehensive and age-appropriate resources you'll find on this site. The materials found here have been carefully selected and reviewed. There are many cross-curricular links to many subjects and topics of interest including healthy living, social responsibility, science and civics. Though a resource may have been designed in one province or jurisdiction, the facts about organ donation and transplant remain the same. Statistics and patient or donor stories can be adapted to suit your region with help from our team or your regional organ donation organization. There are a variety of resources to suit your needs, whether you have just a few hours or a few weeks to dedicate to this topic. 

Educators and experts in the fields of organ donation and transplant from across Canada and around the world have worked diligently to create the many comprehensive and age-appropriate resources you'll find on this site. The materials found here have been carefully selected and reviewed. There are many cross-curricular links to many subjects and topics of interest including healthy living, social responsibility, science and civics. Though a resource may have been designed in one province or jurisdiction, the facts about organ donation and transplant remain the same. Statistics and patient or donor stories can be adapted to suit your region with help from our team or your regional organ donation organization. There are a variety of resources to suit your needs, whether you have just a few hours or a few weeks to dedicate to this topic. 

Every province has its own registry or method for indicating one's intent to donate organs and tissues. Visit organtissuedonation.ca to access information about how to register a decision about organ and tissue donation where you live. 

Every province has its own registry or method for indicating one's intent to donate organs and tissues. Visit organtissuedonation.ca to access information about how to register a decision about organ and tissue donation where you live. 

A doctor who is trying to save someone’s life in hospital has no way of knowing that they are an organ donor. Organ donation is considered only after all life-saving efforts have been used and it is certain that a person will not survive.

A doctor who is trying to save someone’s life in hospital has no way of knowing that they are an organ donor. Organ donation is considered only after all life-saving efforts have been used and it is certain that a person will not survive.