Statement from Minister Jeanie Dendys on National Mourning Day

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning. This is a day to remember our friends, colleagues and family members who have died or been injured in the workplace.

Everyday an individual goes to work to provide for themselves and their families, they should return home alive and in good health. No one should be faced with the prospect of going to work and never coming home. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

The Day of Mourning is a time to honour those who passed too early and those seriously injured while at work. It is also a reminder of our shared responsibility to make sure that each one of us gets home safe from work every day.

We all have the spirit of safety within us, and we have the wisdom and experience to empower the next generation of workers to continue fostering that culture of safety.

We owe it to those we have lost to continue to change workplace culture to ensure that safety comes first.