Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace - April 28

Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace Proclamation:

WHEREAS April 28 is observed across Canada and around the world as the National Day of Mourning for workers who were killed, injured, disabled or who suffered disease as a result of work;

AND WHEREAS April 28 was proclaimed “National Day of Mourning” by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991, as a day to remember, reflect and re-commit;

AND WHEREAS thanks to the commitment and dedication of those who fight for improved workplace health and safety every day, advances have been made that make Ontario a safer place to work; however, despite this progress, too many people continue to lose their lives, or suffer an injury or illness, because of their job;

AND WHEREAS every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each workday;

AND WHEREAS by working together with employers, workers and health and safety partners, we can prevent injuries and deaths to workers before they occur;

AND WHEREAS April 28 of each year is:

• A day to mourn and remember all workers who have been stricken with illness or have lost their lives on the job; and
• A day to remember children left without a parent and families facing hardships, including family and friends, who nurse or care for ill and injured workers; and
• A day to renew approaches to governments for tougher occupational health and safety standards and more effective compensation; and
• A day to re-dedicate ourselves to the goal of making Canada’s workplaces safer.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Township of McNab/Braeside hereby proclaim April 28, as National Day of Mourning.