Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers' Memorial Day.
Begun in 1984 by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Canadian Labour Congress, this day has spread to over 80 countries.
I urge everyone to take a moment today to remember those who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness due to workplace-related causes.
Sadly, more than 1,000 Canadians lose their lives at work every year.
On behalf of the Liberal Party, our critic, and our caucus, we pay our respects and honour all of those who have been directly harmed from workplace causes, as well as the many families and friends who have been affected.
More remains to be done to identify and prevent dangerous work situations before they occur, and we recommit to working with all Canadians to improve work environments across the country.