Every second matters during a sudden cardiac arrest. Across Canada, more than 60,000 cardiac arrests occur annually outside of hospitals, and survival can decrease by up to 10% for every minute defibrillation is delayed. Public access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) has become one of the most important components of modern emergency preparedness programs in workplaces, schools, municipalities, healthcare facilities, recreation centres, transportation hubs, and public venues.
When an AED is immediately available and used alongside CPR, survival rates can increase dramatically. That is why organizations across Canada are making AED deployment a critical part of their occupational health and safety, risk management, and public safety strategies.
At AED4LIFE, we believe AED access is not simply about compliance — it is about protecting lives, supporting communities, reducing emergency response delays, and ensuring organizations are fully prepared when every second counts.
As Canada’s leading AED authority and one of the country’s largest AED suppliers, AED4LIFE has helped thousands of organizations implement professional AED programs designed for long-term readiness, reliability, and compliance.