Yes, and notably, this isn't about regular blood donation. Plasma donation specifically is a time consuming process, taking 1-2 hours. I don't think not compensating regular blood donors results in the same kind of shortage.

I agree with your final statement with respect to cadavers, as well.

Someone has a rare condition that leads to some scientific insight that makes a researcher or company rich, and they get nothing. People make tens of thousands of dollars processing bodies for organ transplants, and the donor's family get a thank you note.

Let's not pretend that the medical tissue harvesting and usage system isn't for-profit. The only people not getting ahead in the process are the people literally giving of themselves for the sake of others.

CBS has only 8 locations for plasma donations. The vast majority of Canadians live no where near these locations! It's like they're not even trying, and are surprised they are failing!