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, 2023 as a National Day of Mourning

Ted Walker Mayor