Overview
- The 2025 National Day of Mourning focused on 'Unseen Injuries,' spotlighting workplace illnesses and mental health issues that often go unrecognized.
- Ceremonies in Sudbury and Calgary honored workers killed or harmed on the job, including Alberta’s record 203 workplace fatalities in 2024.
- Personal testimonies highlighted the long-term health impacts of workplace toxin exposure, such as rare cancers and reproductive health concerns.
- Speakers stressed the importance of empowering workers to report hazards and urged stronger government enforcement of safety standards.
- Laurentian University announced fundraising efforts to establish the Leo Gerard Chair in Occupational Safety and Health, honoring a prominent labor advocate.