A spokesperson for Canadian Blood Services says the legalization of cannabis this past week will have no impact on its blood donor clinics. Territory Manager Steve Raizen says the fact that cannabis is legal does not change the way they screen donors.

"No, it doesn't. Canadians are eligible to give blood as long as they are not intoxicated. Many people think that they are ineligible to give because of past marijuana use, but that's not the case. If a person is sober and can give informed consent and they meet our other criteria, then they are eligible to donate blood."

There will be a blood donor clinic in Steinbach Monday. Raizen says the goal is 96 donors and as of Friday noon there were still 35 appointments left to be filled. He adds people can book online at blood.ca or call 1-888-to-donate.