At a recent York Region Council meeting, AED Foundation Ontario Co-Founder Roberta Scott delivered a meaningful deputation calling for greater awareness, accessibility, and public understanding of automated external defibrillators across Ontario. Her remarks also highlighted the importance of Ontario’s official AED registry as a vital tool in helping communities locate lifesaving equipment quickly during an emergency. The moment reflected a growing commitment from municipal leaders, paramedic services, and community advocates to strengthen the chain of survival and ensure more people have access to the tools and information that can save a life. Support from Richmond Hill Councillor Joe DiPaola, along with the leadership of Chief Chris Spearen and York Region Paramedic Services PAD coordinators, made the occasion an encouraging step forward in building safer, more prepared communities.
At a recent York Region Council meeting, AED Foundation Ontario Co-Founder Roberta Scott delivered a meaningful deputation calling for greater awareness, accessibility, and public understanding of automated external defibrillators across Ontario. Her remarks also highlighted the importance of Ontario’s official AED registry as a vital tool in helping communities locate lifesaving equipment quickly during an emergency. The moment reflected a growing commitment from municipal leaders, paramedic services, and community advocates to strengthen the chain of survival and ensure more people have access to the tools and information that can save a life. Support from Richmond Hill Councillor Joe DiPaola, along with the leadership of Chief Chris Spearen and York Region Paramedic Services PAD coordinators, made the occasion an encouraging step forward in building safer, more prepared communities.
2026 York Region Deputation
At a recent York Region Council meeting, AED Foundation Ontario Co-Founder Roberta Scott delivered a meaningful deputation calling for greater awareness, accessibility, and public understanding of automated external defibrillators across Ontario. Her remarks also highlighted the importance of Ontario’s official AED registry as a vital tool in helping communities locate lifesaving equipment quickly during an emergency. The moment reflected a growing commitment from municipal leaders, paramedic services, and community advocates to strengthen the chain of survival and ensure more people have access to the tools and information that can save a life. Support from Richmond Hill Councillor Joe DiPaola, along with the leadership of Chief Chris Spearen and York Region Paramedic Services PAD coordinators, made the occasion an encouraging step forward in building safer, more prepared communities.
The AED Foundation of Ontario is a federal not-for-profit and the official AED Registrar under the Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act (Bill 141). With support from the Ministry of Health, it maintains Ontario’s provincial AED registry and promotes its public benefits.
The AED Foundation of Ontario is a federal not-for-profit and the official AED Registrar under the Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act (Bill 141). With support from the Ministry of Health, it maintains Ontario’s provincial AED registry and promotes its public benefits.
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