Day of mourning for workplace tragedy attracts large crowds in Regina

Canada's National Day of Mourning on April 28 is dedicated to those who have been injured or lost their lives due to workplace tragedy.

Canada’s National Day of Mourning on April 28 is dedicated to those who have been injured or lost their lives due to workplace tragedy.

The commemoration held outside of Regina’s City Hall Sunday attracted a large crowd – committed to paying their respects to their coworkers, friends and family.

The solemn event saw speakers highlight the work that needs to be done by employers and all levels of government to prevent workplace deaths.

“Nobody should ever go to work and not come home,” Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Lori Johb told CTV News.

“It doesn’t matter if they met a tragic accident or if it’s been a workplace illness, something that’s happened to them, it should never be. We have really strong laws in our province and unfortunately people are still getting injured or dying.”

The day of mourning has been recognized across the nation since 1984 – when the Canadian Union of Public Employees began recognizing the date.

It was declared an annual day of national remembrance the following year.