Each year, workplace accidents and occupational disease are responsible for a large number of workplace fatalities among Canadian workers. On average, 3 Canadians die each workday due to workplace accidents. On average, 3 Canadians die each workday due to workplace accidents. Thousands suffer disabling injuries, may of them permanent causing enormous pain and suffering for employees and their families.

In recognition of these ongoing losses and injuries, the Canadian Labour Congress and the Federal Government have declared April 28 as “National Day of Mourning”. This is a day to resolve more...