AED Foundation Ontario

05/20/2026

For Paramedic Services Week, AED Foundation Ontario recognizes Ontario paramedics for their dedication to emergency response, public safety, and the communities they serve. AED Foundation Ontario is grateful to work with paramedic services and their Publicly Accessible Defibrillator (PAD) programs in building the province’s AED registry that creates a safer, more prepared Ontario.

Thank you Ontario Paramedic Services for your care, skill, and commitment to helping save lives.

05/15/2026

AED Foundation Ontario was pleased to welcome Canadian Red Cross's Vice-President of Ontario, Liane Fernandes, and Director of Business Development, Shannon Scully-Pratt, to our office for a meaningful conversation about the provincial AED registry, AED access, and the importance of safe and prepared communities.

As Ontario’s official AED Registrar, we value opportunities to connect with organizations committed to public safety and lifesaving education.

05/08/2026

AED Foundation Ontario was pleased to sponsor the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs Spring Education Symposium.

As Ontario’s official AED Registrar, we value opportunities to connect with paramedic chiefs, raise awareness of the provincial AED registry, and support meaningful conversations around emergency response, public safety, and AED access across Ontario.

Thank you, Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs, for your advocacy and leadership across Ontario’s paramedic services. ❤️⚡

05/04/2026

A meaningful tribute and another important step for public access to defibrillators in Ontario. We are heartened to see this 251st AED donation honour the memory of a fallen Lambton County aircrew, while helping protect the community today.

Donation 251

Next Wednesday the Fund will donate its 251st defibrillator - this in memory of a fallen aircrew from County of Lambton in WWII. This donation will be made possible by the Sarnia Legion Branch 62

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04/28/2026

Great discussion and important leadership from Councillor DiPaola. Registering AEDs helps ensure these life-saving devices can be found when every second matters. We’re proud to support efforts across Richmond Hill, York Region, and all of Ontario to strengthen AED awareness, access, and registration. ❤️⚡️

Last week I had the chance to talk about an important step in strengthening community safety: registering every AED in Richmond Hill.

When 9‑1‑1 operators know exactly where these devices are, they can guide residents to them faster — and that can save a life.

If you’re interested in how AED registration works and why it matters, you can listen to the conversation here:

https://marjaw.podbean.com/e/councillor-joe-dipoala-explains-how-richmond-hill-is-registering-all-aeds-to-save-lives/

04/23/2026

On the 20th anniversary of the death of Corporal Matthew Dinning, his memory was honoured through the donation of the 250th defibrillator by the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 in Wingham.

AED Foundation Ontario commends this powerful act of remembrance and community.

On April 22, 2006, 23-year-old Matthew Dinning was killed in Afghanistan. He was protecting Brig. Gen. David Fraser, when his military vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Councillor Larissa Vogler and Municipality of Lakeshore Council on unanimously supporting AED reimbursement. Strong leadership saves lives. We hope more Ontario municipalities follow with similar lifesaving initiatives.

Lakeshore council was quick to support a motion to reimburse local businesses that provide publicly accessible defibrillators.

04/15/2026

This week, we’re recognizing 911 dispatchers for the incredible work they do every day.

In an emergency, they are a calm and steady voice on the other end of the line, helping guide bystanders, support emergency response, and save lives.

As AED Foundation Ontario works to build a province-wide AED registry integrated into 911, we are especially proud to recognize the vital role dispatchers play in helping connect callers to the nearest AED during a cardiac emergency.

Thank you for all that you do ❤️⚡

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

04/14/2026

Proud to see Ontario’s first AED registry recognized at Queen’s Park. 🫀⚡ aedfoundationontario.ca

04/07/2026

This World Health Day, health starts with awareness. Help make Ontario safer by registering your AED and making it easier to locate in an emergency ❤️
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03/31/2026

A remarkable story from Parliament Hill. After a Conservative staffer collapsed from cardiac arrest, a Liberal staffer and Parliamentary Protective Service officers helped save his life. It is a powerful reminder that in an emergency, what matters most is awareness, fast action, and being prepared to respond. AED awareness saves lives.