April 28 was first declared as the National Day of Mourning by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. The day is now annually observed across Canada as a way to pay tribute to individuals killed, injured or stricken with illness in the workplace.
"The death and injury of workers is a tragedy not just for the families of the deceased workers, but for all Saskatchewan residents," Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. "The best way we can honour those who have lost their lives from workplace injuries or illness is to take responsibility for health and safety in the workplace to ensure that all workers go home safe at the end of the day."