Day of Mourning in 2024

April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning, a time to honour and remember workers killed or injured on the job or suffered a work-related illness. Today, my thoughts and prayers are with these workers, their families, friends and colleagues. I encourage all Albertans to take a… Show more

— Matt Jones (@MattJonesYYC) April 28, 2024

Today I joined the @hamiltonlabour Day of Mourning event at @cityofhamilton to commemorate the 269 workers killed in Ontario on the job in 2023. We were joined by the @onfedlab and many unions and community groups. #HamOnt 1/ Show more HDLC and 3 others

— Sarah Jama (@SarahJama_) April 28, 2024

It was incredibly moving to hear from Jennifer Chenier, mother of Nick Chenier, at today's Day of Mourning Ceremony. Nick raised concerns about safety the very morning he was killed at work. Today, we mourn the workers like Nick who never came home and we fight for the living. Show more

— Chandra Pasma (@ChandraPasma) April 28, 2024

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the National Day of Mourning Ceremony in the @CityBrampton . Today and every day, we remember the lives lost and the countless others affected by work-related injuries and illnesses. We reflect on the importance of… Show more

— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) April 29, 2024

Premier Eby can’t be bothered to mention the hundreds of workers killed by the toxic drug crisis at Day of Mourning for BC workers killed & injured on the job. Perhaps he feels partly responsible.

— Garth Mullins (@garthmullins) April 28, 2024

Today, the flag on the Peace Tower will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset to commemorate the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. #SenCA #DayOfMourning

— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) April 28, 2024

Every worker deserves to come home safe. Today, on this National Day of Mourning, we remember those who were lost too soon and the families and loved ones that mourn them. But we also commit to do better — to fight relentlessly to make sure we make every work place is safe, and… Show more

— Kathleen Ganley (@KathleenGanley) April 28, 2024