On April 28, workers across Canada mark the National Day of Mourning. It is a sombre day but an important day to remember those who went to work and never came home or were injured on the job. We also recognize the lasting impact these tragedies have on, families, friends and coworkers, who are deeply impacted when workplace tragedy occurs.
In 2024, there were 1042 workplace fatalities in Canada, alongside 267,199 accepted lost-time claims due to work related injury or illness. These numbers from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) are not abstract, they reflect lives lost, impacted and the need to have even stronger workplace safety programs in Canada.
Ongoing changes to workplace expectations for our members continue to evolve and results in major impacts which requires staunch commitment to keep workers safe. The work of health and safety representatives and committees remain critical in protecting workers and preventing harm, in order to foster healthy workplaces.
The Day of Mourning is not only a day of remembrance, but also a time for action. Governments must be held accountable to strengthen, pass and enforce laws that protect all workers in Canada. It is through strong collective action from workers that creates meaningful change in health and safety legislation and the strict enforcement of existing laws.
Together, we must fight for healthy and safe workplaces.
We honour and remember those workers we have lost by fighting to prevent further tragedy.
In Solidarity,
PSAC Prairie Region Occupational Health and Safety Committee
We encourage PSAC Prairies members to attend local National Day of Mourning ceremonies below:
MANITOBA
Brandon and District Labour Council along with the City of Brandon
Day of Mourning Service 2026 at Brandon City Hall 410 9th Street, Brandon
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: President Kirk Carr, kmc1987@msn.com
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony – Begins with Leaders Walk from Union Centre (275 Broadway) to the Worker Memorial at Memorial Park (219 Memorial Blvd)
April 28, 2026; 11:30 a.m. Leaders Walk. 12:00 p.m. Ceremony
Organization: United Steel Workers Local 6166
Day of Mourning Ceremony,18 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson
April 28, 2026; 10:00 a.m.
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Civic Square 222 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Don McDonald, President, sdlc@sasktel.net
Regina & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Regina City Hall, 2476 Victoria Avenue
April 28, 2026; 5:30 p.m.
(Alternate indoor location Regina Union Center, 2709 12th Avenue Regina)
Contact: Celeste Pinder, President, rdlc.president@gmail.com
Moose Jaw & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Moose Jaw Union Center, 1402 Caribou St. W Outside – (bad weather – inside hall)
April 28, 2026; 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Melissa Patterson, President mjdlcpresident@gmail.com
Prince Albert & District Labour Council
Memorial Square (outside of City Hall) on Central Avenue
Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Annual vigil, wreath laying
Contact: Mathew Derworiz, President, 882vicepresident@gmail.com
ALBERTA
Calgary & District Labour Council
City of Calgary Workers Memorial: Edward Place Park South East Corner of City Hall: 9th AVE. & Macleod Trail
April 28, 2026; Noon
Contact: admin@thecdlc.ca
Edmonton & District Labour Council
Grant Notley Park, 116 Street and 100 Avenue, Edmonton
April 28, 2026 (Annually); 11:00 a.m.
Contact: office@edlc.ca
Website: https://edmontonlabour.ca
Red Deer & District Labour Council
Bowers Ponds: 4707 Fountain Drive #6. Red Deer
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: rddlc1@gmail.com
Lethbridge & District Labour Council
CUPE 70 Monument in the Mountain View Cemetery
1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge
April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Contact: ldlcsecretary@gmail.com
Wood Buffalo & District Labour Council
Howard Pew Park-Waterways, Fort McMurray, Alberta
April 28, 2026, at 10:45 a.m.
Contact: Omer.Hussein@hsaa.ca