Today is the National Day of Mourning to remember workers who have suffered work-related disability, disease and death.
According to the Workers Health and Safety Centre, over 300-thousand Ontario worker injuries and illnesses were reported in 2020 as a result of hazardous exposures at work.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:
“Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we remember and honour every Canadian worker who has been killed or injured in the workplace. Our thoughts are with all those who live with the pain of these tragedies every day.
“One injury or death in the workplace is too many. To help prevent future tragedies from taking place, the Government of Canada works closely with employers, employees, unions, and other stakeholders and partners to educate and raise awareness about work-related dangers. We will continue to help keep Canadians safe in the workplace, and beyond.
“The past two years have been difficult, particularly for our front-line and essential workers, who played critical roles in helping us through the pandemic. The government supported our front-line and essential workers by securing the necessary personal protective equipment to keep them safe and boosting wages for low-income essential workers. Today, as we recover from the pandemic, we recognize the great risks and challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made to help keep us all safe and healthy these past two years.
“On this sombre day, I encourage all Canadians to observe a minute of silence to pay tribute to the workers who have lost their lives or been injured on the job. Let us honour them by continuing to make Canada a healthier and safer place to work and live.”
Today, we remember and honour every Canadian worker who has lost their life or has been injured on the job. Let us honour them by continuing to make Canada a safer place to work and live. Read PM Trudeau’s statement on this National #DayofMourning: https://t.co/5uPt3bdaBY
— Prime Minister of Canada (@CanadianPM) April 28, 2022
#DayOfMourning for workers killed, injured or made ill by uncontrolled workplace hazards: be sure to check out our Ontario-wide listing and plan to attend at least one event. https://t.co/63TGib8gI3
— Workers Health & Safety Centre (@WHSCtraining) April 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/OPPCommissioner/status/1519671646990352389
Today, flags are flown at half-mast as we commemorate the #DayOfMourning.
We join together to remember those who have died, were injured, or became ill on the job.
Every worker deserves to come home safe after a hard day's work. pic.twitter.com/CMwcInjdLR
— Monte McNaughton (@MonteMcNaughton) April 28, 2022