Winnipeg, MB - City of Winnipeg elected officials and employees will join thousands of other Canadians in observing Canada's National Day of Mourning which is held each year on April 28. The National Day of Mourning is held to commemorate workers who have been injured or killed in the workplace as well as workers who have become ill as a result of their work.
“Along with all my Council colleagues, I encourage all Winnipeggers to join me in observing the National Day of Mourning,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “It is important to honour all those who have suffered as a result of their occupations in service to fellow citizens. The City works hard to prevent risks to our employees so that their families do not lose them to work-related accidents or illnesses.”
To help mark the National Day of Mourning, the City will hold a ceremony on Tuesday, April 28. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Details for the ceremony are as follows:
| Date: | Tuesday April 28, 2015 |
| Location: | City Hall Courtyard, 510 Main Street |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
In case of inclement weather, ceremony will be moved to the Council Building.
In addition to the ceremony at City Hall, three other National Day of Mourning ceremonies will take place on Tuesday, April 28, at various City worksites. City employees are encouraged to attend.
The City has developed a number of programs to help reduce workplace injury, including: measurement and reporting of safety performance information, an online workplace inspection system to proactively address safety issues; a Safety Code of Practice to reinforce the City’s commitment to a safe workplace.
National Day of Mourning was proclaimed by Canada’s Parliament in 1991, and is recognized in more than 80 countries across the globe. For more information regarding the National Day of Mourning, please visit: http://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning/.