The Ontario government is marking a somber day with a glimpse into the future of recognizing the contributions of those who have been lost to workplace incidents.
On the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace, the Ontario government unveiled the design concept for a new memorial to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of construction workers whose lives have been lost or changed forever due to work-related incidents.
The memorial, which will be located on the grounds of Queen’s Park near the intersection of College Street and University Avenue, will provide a dedicated space for reflection and remembrance,
while serving as a lasting reminder of the shared responsibility to protect workers every day.
The design features a collection of plaques that come together to form a self-supporting raised design to honour the names of workers who lost their lives on the job.
A new plaque will be added each year on April 28 to mark the National Day of Mourning.
“Our government is remembering those we have lost and supporting workers and families affected by workplace tragedy,” stated David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and MPP of Northumberland-Peterborough South.
“With this memorial, we are honouring the men and women who built this province and reinforcing a clear message that workplace safety is non-negotiable and protecting workers must
always come first.”
This memorial builds on Ontario’s ongoing efforts to protect workers and strengthen workplace health and safety.
