Video B-Roll available via CNW - New Bill shocks life into AED program

TORONTO, May 6 /CNW/ - The following B-Roll is available by Broadcast On-Demand web download:

STORY SUMMARY:

A new provincial Bill undergoing second reading this week could have a profound effect on the outcomes of cardiac arrest and bystander CPR response in Ontario if it is passed.

If passed, Bill 41, The Defibrillator Access Act would be the first of its kind in Canada requiring Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) be installed in public spaces such as schools, fitness facilities and hockey arenas in the province. The Heart and Stroke Foundation has been advocating for this proposed law since 2006. "The introduction of Bill 41 has the potential to save countless lives across Ontario," said Ted McMeekin, MPP for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, who introduced the private member's Bill. "With greater access to this life-saving tool, public facilities in our communities will be safer places for all of us to gather to lead more active and healthy lives."

    
    SHOT LIST:

    1.  Interview
    Joel Scott
    Cardiac Arrest Survivor

    2.  Interview
    Dr. Marco Di Buono, Director Research
    Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
    Toronto

    3.  Interview
    Ted McMeekin
    MPP, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale

    4. Various B-roll
    Joel Scott B-roll
    AED footage
    Kayak Stills

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    DATE OF POSTING:  Thursday, May 6, 2010

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