National Day of Mourning – April 28th
WCBApril 28th is the National Day of Mourning in Canada. This is a day to reflect and remember the people who have been affected by, injured, or died as a result of an accident or illness in the workplace. The date is significant, as it was April 28, 1914 when the Workers’ Compensation Act became legislation in Canada. Each year the Canadian Labour Congress inscribes the names of the workers who have lost their lives to work in the National Registry in Ottawa. This is an opportunity and a reminder to revisit the practices we can all undertake to keep the workplace safe and re-commit to keeping these...