Original version : Day of Mourning
National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28th we honour the millions of Ontarians whose lives have been forever changed by a workplace incident.
April 28th is a day to join together in our commitment to eliminate all workplace injuries and fatalities. After all, they can all be prevented — “There Really Are No Accidents”.
Mark the Day
Workplace parties and trade unions traditionally mark the Day with vigils, services, or candle-lighting ceremonies; unveiling monuments; flying flags at half-mast; or, wearing ribbons and black armbands. A moment of silence is often observed at 11:00 am.
Download our Day of Mourning poster (959k, pdf).
WSIB Chair Steven W. Mahoney marks the April 28th Day of Mourning with an open letter to the Ontario public.
The date was chosen in 1984, when the Canadian Labour Congress proclaimed the Day to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the day the first Ontario Worker’s Compensation Act’s was approved by the government. The Day of Mourning was enshrined in national legislation by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991.
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
200 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3J1
Phone: (416) 344-1000
Toll free: 1-800-387-5540
Ontario Toll free: 1-800-387-0750
TTY: 1-800-387-0050
Web site: www.wsib.on.ca
