Mayor Ivan Court says anyone can have their say that night on the transfer by Canadian Blood Services of the blood production centre from Millidgeville to Dartmouth.
Enterprise Saint John General Manager Steve Carson says there are economic ramifications besides the loss of jobs which would be the ability to attract skilled workers to the health cluster that's developing at Tucker Park, with the medical school, and the Regional Hospital.
The Premier, Health Minister Madelaine Dube and Opposition Leader Victor Boudreau will all be invited to the symposium as will Canadian Blood Services.
According to Court, there are really just two options here with are either go it alone or stay with Canadian Blood Services but with an enhanced blood centre on University Avenue.
The Mayor maintains it is not fear mongering to point out that people who undergo surgeries and receive fresh blood have a higher life expectancy. He maintains the future of healthcare in the province is on the line.
