moved for leave to introduce Bill C-287, an act to amend the Aeronautics Act (automatic defibrillators).
Mr. Speaker, I would like to reintroduce, seconded by my hon. colleague from Thunder Bay—Superior North, my bill to amend the Aeronautics Act, which would require all commercial passenger services in Canada with flights over one hour to carry automated external defibrillators providing passengers and crew with lifesaving technology.
Many airlines, such as American, Qantas and British Airways, already carry automated defibrillators on board. This enables trained staff to immediately treat passengers suffering from cardiac arrest rather than delaying treatment until the plane reaches its destination or is forced to land.
I hope all members will support the bill when it comes before the House.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)