Join us April 28, 2026 in Terminal 1 Lounge 15.
National Day of Mourning is held annually across Canada on April 28. The event is a time to remember those who have lost their lives or experienced illness or injury while on the job. At Toronto Pearson, we honour this day by reflecting and recommitting ourselves to our goals of zero injuries and preventing workplace tragedies.
This year, we will commemorate National Day of Mourning at 10:45 a.m. on April 28 at the Terminal 1 Departures Lounge 15. The event will feature speeches from leaders in safety and security from Pearson and our union and organizational partners.
The Toronto Pearson Safety Team is also inviting all those interested to join the Pearson Safety Steppers on April 26 for the Threads of Life 5K Walk.
Come back soon for more information about the event and how you can participate.
Thank you to our union partners!
The History of National Day of Mourning
National Day of Mourning was created by the Canadian Labour Congress to honour workers who were injured, became ill or lost a life as a result of their work. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada passed the Workers Mourning Day Act, making April 28 an official Day of Mourning. Since then, it has spread to more than 100 countries around the world and is recognized as Workers’ Memorial Day and as International Workers' Memorial Day by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)