In 2010, 1014 workplace deaths were recorded in Canada - an increase from 939 the previous year. This represents more than 2.78 deaths every single day.
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Day of Mourning has since spread to about 80 countries around the world.
WorkSafeBC, the British Columbia Federation of Labour, and the Business Council of British Columbia will be co-hosting a special gathering in Vancouver, where the Olympic Cauldron will be re-ignited to honour fallen workers.
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Jack Poole Plaza Thurlow & Canada Place, beside the Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, B.C.
The Vancouver ceremony will also be webcast live on WorkSafeBC.com
so people who cannot attend their local
ceremonies will be able to watch from anywhere in
the
world and be a part of the proceedings.
Please take a moment of your day to commemorate workers who have been
killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and
incidents. Flags at the
BCIT campuses will positioned at half-mast in observance of the day.
Information and Links:
Day of Mourning website
WorksafeBC Fact Sheet
Vancouver Ceremony Details
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