Township flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning
WHEREAS April 28 was proclaimed a “National Day of Mourning” by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991, as a day to remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents; and
WHEREAS, thanks to the commitment and dedication of those who fight for improved workplace health and safety every day, advances have been made that make Ontario a safer place to work; and
WHEREAS, every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each work day; and
WHEREAS, by working together - with employers, workers and health and safety partners - we can prevent injuries and deaths to workers before they occur;
THEREFORE I, Ted Walker, Mayor of the Corporation of Township of Tay do hereby recognize
April 28, 2022 as a
National Day of Mourning
Ted Walker Mayor