Flags on 91亚色 campuses will be lowered to half-mast on April 26 and 28 in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, which honours individuals who have died, been injured, or suffered illness in the workplace.
As the National Day of Mourning falls on a weekend this year, 91亚色 will recognize the event on Friday, April 26 with flags lowered to half-mast.
鈥淥n the National Day of Mourning, we remember those who lost their lives and those who became injured or ill in their workplace. We reflect on the ways in which we can prevent future incidents and we reaffirm our commitment to developing and fostering a healthy and safe working environment for all 91亚色 community members. Colleagues are invited to pause at 11 a.m. on April 26 to observe a moment of silence,鈥 said Mary Catherine Masciangelo, assistant vice-president Human Resources and CHRO.
The National Day of Mourning was enacted on February 1, 1991, by an act of parliament. April 28 was selected because it coincides with the date of Ontario鈥檚 first Workers鈥 Compensation Act, approved by government in 1914. Canadian flags on Parliament Hill and at Queen鈥檚 Park will fly at half-mast on April 28. A minute of silence will be observed at 11 a.m.
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Employee Resources and Support
As a reminder, all 91亚色 employees and their immediate family members have access to confidential counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), available at , or by telephone at 1-844-880-9142 (English), 1-844-880-9143 (French) and 1-877-338-0275 (TTY). There is also an online portal with 24-7 access and resources. Please visit for additional information.