Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes lasting impact of workplace incidents on communities

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Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes lasting impact of workplace incidents on communities

4/28/2020 10:00 AM

Mayor Bevilacqua pictured at the Fallen Workers Monument in 2019.

National Day of Mourning officially proclaimed in the City of Vaughan

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued following statement to commemorate the National Day of Mourning:

“On April 28, National Day of Mourning is marked every year across Canada and in more than 100 countries around the world.

“The City of Vaughan observes this occasion by lowering our flags to half-mast. While this year we are not able to gather to recognize this Day, I encourage residents to take a moment to pause and reflect on the lives that have been forever changed as a result of a workplace incident.

“The Fallen Workers Monument at the Woodbridge Memorial Arena was established as a place for citizens to visit and reflect upon the sacrifices that workers have made and the hardships they continue to face each day.

“Last week, I introduced a Member’s Resolution to officially proclaim every April 28 as National Day of Mourning in the City of Vaughan. I was joined by all of my Council colleagues in designating today as one of mourning and remembrance.

“On this day, may we each take time to acknowledge the significant and lasting impact that workplace deaths, injuries and illnesses have on families, colleagues and entire communities.

“Given the current global situation, this has certainly been top-of-mind in workplaces in Canada and around the world.

“Vaughan recently launched the Guardians of our Government campaign to pay tribute to, in a very public way, the outstanding sacrifices our essential service providers are making each and every day to ensure the well-being of our residents while allowing critical city business to continue.

“This year, National Day of Mourning will be yet another opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to the front-line workers who continue to risk their health and safety in the continuing battle against COVID-19.

“It is also an opportunity to further commit ourselves to improving health and safety in the workplace to prevent future deaths, injuries and illnesses from taking place.

“We all have a role to play in keeping our workplaces safe and healthy and the City of Vaughan is proud of its efforts in this regard.

“We are committed to creating and sustaining a positive, safe and healthy work environment for every employee. All levels of government must continue to work together to ensure that everyone who goes to work comes home safely.

“I want to recognize all workers playing an important role in maintaining essential services. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to ensuring the well-being of our community.

“As we continue manage the ongoing pandemic, let us be hopeful that on April 28 of next year, we can all gather once again in the courtyard at Vaughan City Hall to witness the lowering of the flags together in honour of this solemn and meaningful occasion.”

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Member's Resolution on proclaiming April 28 as National Day of Mourning in the City of Vaughan