Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2022
April 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM
April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to prevent future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.
This year, we will gather in communities across the country and online. As we mourn for the dead, the Canadian Labour Congress continues to fight for the living.
Find an event near you:
Atlantic Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
The Fluvarium, 5 Nagles Pl., St. John’s
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Veronica Dymond 709-754-1660
fed@nlfl.nf.ca
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
Joan Wark 902-454-6735
joan@nslabour.ca
Topshee Memorial Fund
Virtual event
April 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ADT)
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_93DSePV-Tuyj8PGgFFWgTg
New Brunswick
Bathurst & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Douglas Avenue, Bathurst
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12:15 p.m.
John Gagnon 506-454-0651 gagnonjohn@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/Bathurstlabour/
Edmundston & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Park next to City Hall on Canada Road
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
Lorn Martin 506-737-7063 lornm5@gmail.com
Fredericton & District Labour Council
TBD
Miramichi & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
In front of Miramichi City Hall (on the Newcastle side)
April 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Theresa McAllister 506-424-1417
Moncton & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Cenotaph in Bore Park (Riverfront)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Melissa Brown 506-872-4643 melandjade@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Monctonlabour/
Prince Edward Island
PEI Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
St. Paul’s Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Carl Pursey, President 902-626-7996
Ontario Region
Barrie & District Labour Council
In person ceremony
Barrie City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Speakers: Michele MacDonald, President of Barrie & District Labour Council, Deputy Mayor, Ross Riddell (WHSC)
Michele MacDonald barrielabourcouncil@gmail.com
Brantford & District Labour Council
Fordview Park Memorial Site, Colborne St. W., Brantford
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Speakers: Imam Tarek, Imam & Resident Scholar,
Brantford Mosque; John Oudyk, OHCOW; Cory Judson,
President, BDLC; Pastor Kevin Weeks, Mission City Bible Church
Roxanne Bond, 519-209-2154, roxannebond1@gmail.com
Chatham-Kent Labour Council
Day of Mourning Monument
Grand Avenue, across from Canadian Tire, Chatham
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Cathy Bokor, President, Chatham-Kent Labour Council
Cathy Bokor, President, C/KLC (226)627-2745
cbokor62@gmail.com
Cornwall & District Labour Council
Lamoureux Park – 100 Water St E, Cornwall, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 11:45 a.m.
Louise Lanctot 613-932-1943
Durham Region Labour Council
In-person event
City of Oshawa, Day of Mourning Monument, 50 Centre St. S. Oshawa, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022 starting at 11:00 a.m.
durhamlc@durhamlabour.ca OR phone 905-579-5188
Website: https://www.durhamlabour.ca/
Fort Erie – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at Forth Erie City Hall
1 Municipal Centre Drive, along Highway 3
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:45 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Grey Bruce Labour Council
In person ceremony
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 2222
385 Queen Street, Kincardine, ON
Monday, April 25, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
Speakers: Larry Rousseau, Executive Vice-President, CLC
Labour Council Representatives
Dave Trumble, VP Labour Council at 519-955-1061 or dktrumble@gmail.com
Grey Bruce Labour Council
In person ceremony
Hanover Square
358-10th Street, Hanover, ON
Friday, April 29, 2022; 11:00 a.m.
Speakers: labour Council & community Representatives
Hazel Paige at 519-379-7905 or peacegirl2@gmail.com
Guelph District Labour Council
Goldie Mill Park, 75 Cardigan St, Guelph, N1H 3Z7
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Sarah Neath 519-503-2743 sarah.neath@ufcw175.com
https://www.facebook.com/Guelph-District-Labour-Council-1593522250974861
Hamilton & District Labour Council
Two ceremonies
- In person: Wreath Laying Ceremony
Outside Hamilton City Hall, corner of Bay & Main Street, Hamilton, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 5:00 p.m. - Hybrid Version: Cable 14 Broadcast shown on:
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Anthony Marco, president Hamilton & District Labour Council amarco@rogers.com
Huron District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
(Across from) 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich ON N7A 1W7
Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Jim Vance 226-222-0157 or Drew Macaulay drmacaulay@hotmail.com
Kenora & District Labour Council
Lake of the Woods District Cemetery
East Gate (top of the hill)
750 9th Street North, Kenora
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Cindy Hayward
President, Kenora & District Labour Council
kenoralabourcouncil@gmail.com
Lanark & District Labour Council
Two ceremonies
- Perth Crystal Palace, next to Tay Basin
28 Drummond St E, Perth, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 12:00 p.m. - Rideau Canal Museum, Smiths Falls, 6:30 p.m.
34 Beckwith St. S, SF
Herve Cavanagh hervecavanagh@hotmail.com
Leeds & Grenville Labour Council
Brockville Museum 5 Henry St. Brockville K6V 6M4
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
James Roy leedsandgrenvillelabourcouncil@gmail.com
Lindsay & District Labour Council
Victoria Park, Lindsay, ON
Sunday, April 24, 2022; 1:00 p.m.
James Mulhern oneworldonevoice@sympatico.ca
London & District Labour Council
Hybrid Version, DOM Ceremony
Tolpuddle Co Op Community Room, 380 Adelaide St. North (corner of Adelaide & Marshall St.)
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 10:00 a.m.
Masks required to attend indoor ceremony
Speakers: Labour & Community leaders
Steve Homes @ 519-317-3324 or hockeysteve@rogers.com
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84769221017?pwd=d0JJcFlnd3U5ZVRyZXZYRWgzNlIwUT09#success
Niagara-on-the-Lake – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at the Centennial Arena
1557 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:15 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Niagara Falls – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at Niagara Falls City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Niagara Region – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the Monument located at the Region of Niagara Headquarters
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Niagara Region
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
North Bay & District Labour Council
Flag Raising Ceremony (In person)
Monument at the North Bay City Hall, 200 McIntyre St. East, North Bay, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 5:30 p.m.
Proclamation: Read by Councillor Scott Robertson
Speakers: Peter Page & Karl Crevar
Henri Giroux, President Labour Council at hgiroux1@hotmail.com
North Simcoe & Muskoka Labour Council
Wreath Laying Ceremony (In-person)
Tudhope Park, 450 Atherley Road, Orillia
Saturday, April 23, 2022; 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Janel Parron
Mike De Rose, President NSMDLC at squibbed@gmail.com
Northumberland Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Lucas Point Park Cobourg
94 Willmott St., Cobourg
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 4:15 p.m.
Dan Tobin northumberlandlc@outlook.com 905-376-410
Oakville & District Labour Council
Oakville Centennial Square 120 Navy Street Oakville, Ontario
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 2:00 p.m.
David Buddell at dbuddell@etfohalton.on.ca
Orangeville & District Labour Council
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 9:00 a.m.
Virtual:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1724402700989789/
https://www.instagram.com/orangevillelabour/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/LabourDistrict
Sania Wadalia, 905-601-7800 or swadalia@hotmail.com
Ottawa & District Labour Council
Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 12:30 p.m.
Jennifer jennifer@ottawalabour.org
Website: https://ottawalabour.nationbuilder.com/april_28th_national_day_of_mourning_for_workers_killed_or_njured_on_the
Peel Regional Labour Council
Flower City Community Campus
8850 McLaughlin Rd S #1, Brampton
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 10:00 a.m.
Cheryl Craig president@prlc.ca
Peterborough & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Peterborough City Hall
500 George Street
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 10:45 am
Keynote Speaker: Natasha Luckhardt, Director of Health, Safety and Environment, Ontario Federation of Labour
Marcus Harvey 705-977-1280
Port Colborne – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at H.H. Knoll Park on Sugarloaf St., beside the hospital
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Port Robinson – Niagara Regional Labour Council
In memory of Robyn Lafleur, Esquire Canada
Explosion site (1999) 125 South St. North
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Renfrew & District Labour Council
Renfrew at Memorial by Swinging Bridge and Pembroke at Waterfront by Algonquin Campus
Thursday, April 28, 2022 || Renfrew at 12:00 p.m. and Pembroke at 5:00 p.m.
Micheal Wright 613-570-1804
Sarnia & District Labour Council
Virtual Event on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarniaanddistrictlabourcouncil
Thursday, April 28, 2022, after 11:00 a.m.
sdlc57@outlook.com
Sault Ste Marie Labour Council
DOM In-person Ceremony
USW 9548 Union Main Hall, 68 Dennis Street, Sault Ste Marie, ON
Thursday, April, 28, 2022; 11:00 a.m. (Doors open at 10:30 a.m.)
Speakers: Labour & Community Leaders
Ross Romano area MPP & Terry Sheehan MP
Cody Alexander VP Labour Council at president@usw9548.ca
Stratford & District Labour Council
Upper Queens Park
55 Queen Street, Stratford ON, N5A 4M9
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument dedicated to the Fallen Welland Canal Workers, located at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal Parkway – West side of the Canal
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:30 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Labour Council
Under the St. Catharines Skyway. Located on the Welland Canal Parkway – West side of the Canal, under the bridge
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
St. Catharines – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the Monument located at St. Catharines City Hall- 50 Church St.
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
St. Thomas & District Labour Council
Pinafore Park
95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
Service at Pinafore Park with local politicians in attendance, followed by a march to the Worker’s Memorial (at the entrance to Pinafore Park)
Guest Speakers: From the Labour Community
Joe Mountenay jmtech94@yahoo.ca
Sudbury & District Labour Council
Fraser Auditorium, Sudbury, Ontario
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
sdlc@persona.ca.
Website: https://sudburylabour.ca/events/day-of-mourning-2022/
Thunder Bay & District Labour Council
First-Wesley United Church – 130 N Brodie Street
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Thunder-Bay-and-District-Labour-Council-609800519112955/
Timmins & District Labour Council
Laying Wreaths Ceremony (in person)
Porcupine Miners Memorial, located behind McIntyre Arena
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 11:00 a.m.
Speakers: Labour & Community leaders
JP Desilets, President of the Labour Council at jpdesilets@yahoo.com
Toronto & York Region Labour Council (TYRLC)
Two Ceremonies
- TYRLC: York Region
Woodbridge Memorial Arena (Islington & Hwy7), Woodbridge, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 11:00 a.m.
https://www.labourcouncil.ca/day_of_mourning_ceremonies_2022_york_region - TYRLC: Toronto
Larry Sefton Park (just behind City Hall), Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 28, 2022; 12:00 p.m.
https://www.labourcouncil.ca/day_of_mourning_ceremonies_2022_toronto
Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Worker’s Monument, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
Welland – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located beside the Canal in Merritt Park – 151 King St.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Windsor & District Labour Council
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Virtual video message:
https://facebook.com/WindsorDistrictLC
https://www.windsorlabour.ca
https://www.instagram.com/dayofmourningwindsor
Mike Jee 226-345-6807 mike3jee@gmail.com
Prairie Region
Alberta
Calgary & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Virtual Ceremony
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Alex Shevalier, President 403-819-4159
http://www.thecdlc.ca/event/april-28-day-of-mourning-on-zoom/
Edmonton & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Grant Notley Park 116 Street & 100 Avenue
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Greg Mady, President 780-940-6797
https://edmontonlabour.ca/events/international-day-of-mourning/
Manitoba
Brandon & District Labour Council
Due to Covid numbers increasing all Day of Mourning events are cancelled.
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning
Union Centre, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg
(Leaders Walk and Candle Lighting Vigil)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:30 a.m., Vigil starts 12:00 p.m.
204-947-1400 or admin@mfl.mb.ca
MFL.ca or https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaLabour
Thompson Labour Council
Due to Covid numbers increasing all Day of Mourning events are cancelled.
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning, Wreath Laying, Moose Jaw Union Centre, 1402 Caribou St W
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Deidre Wilson, President mjdlcpresident@gmail.com
Regina & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning – Wreath Laying
Regina City Hall, 2476 Victoria Ave
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shobna Radons, President rdlc@sasktel.net
www.reginalabour.ca/day_of_mourning2_april_28_2022
Saskatoon & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning – Wreath Laying
Saskatoon City Hall
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Don MacDonald, President sdlc@sasktel.net
https://www.saskatoondlc.ca/
Weyburn & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Online ceremony Facebook: www.facebook.com/Weyburn-and-District-Labour-Council-309053323111744
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Wanda Bartlett, President wbartlett@sasktel.net
Pacific Region
Campbell River, Courtenay & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event – Frank James Park, Campbell River, BC
Thursday, April 28 – 10:00 a.m.
CRCDLC@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/CRCD-Labour-Council/100069268207275/
Campbell River, Courtenay & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event – Pavilion at Simms Park, Courtenay, BC
Thursday, April 28 – 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by: CRCDLC, City of Courtenay, and CUPE Local 556
CRCDLC@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/CRCD-Labour-Council/100069268207275/
East Kootenay District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
Cranbrook Rotary Park (Corner of 1st Street & 10th Avenue South) Cranbrook, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
ekdistrictlabourcouncil@gmail.com
http://www.eastkootenaydistrictlabourcouncil.ca
Kamloops & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
St Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
kdlcpresident@gmail.com
https://www.kdlc.ca
Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event – Forest Workers Memorial Park, Lake Cowichan, BC
Thursday, April 28 – 10:00 a.m.
nddlc.labour@gmail.com
Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event – Bastion Square Park, Nanaimo, BC
Thursday, April 28 – 12:00 p.m.
nddlc.labour@gmail.com
Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event – Parksville Beach Picnic Shelter, Parksville, BC
Thursday, April 28 – 5:30 p.m.
nddlc.labour@gmail.com
New Westminster & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
Westminster Pier Park, 1 – 6th St., New Westminster, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 11:00 a.m.
Janet Andrews nwdlc@shawcable.com
https://www.nwdlc.ca
North Central Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
Workers Memorial Statue
Patricia Blvd. & Queensway St., Prince George, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
nclcboard@gmail.com
https://www.northcentrallabour.ca
https://www.facebook.com/North-Central-Labour-Council-of-BC-116669825022245/
North Okanagan Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
Ben Lee Park – 900 Houghton Road, Kelowna, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – Noon
Ian Gordon, President, nolcpres@gmail.com
https://www.oklabour.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/406757552682107
Squamish & District Labour Committee
Day of Mourning Event – O’Siem Park, Downtown Squamish, Squamish, BC
Sunday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Carl Walker (604) 815-0811
Sunshine Coast Labour Council
Day of Mourning Events
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m in both locations
1. Workers’ Memorial Plaque, Spirit Square, 5790 Teredo St. Sechelt, BC
2. Worker’s Memorial Plaque, Dougall Park, 339 Aldersprings Rd. Gibsons, BC
SCLabourCouncil@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Coast-Labour-Council-410283986212595
Vancouver & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
Jack Poole Plaza, 1085 Canada Place – Vancouver, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: Vancouver and District Labour Council, BC Federation of Labour, BC WorkSafe & BCBC
Vancouver and District Labour Council – 604-254-0703
www.vdlc.ca or https://www.facebook.com/vancouverdlc
Online viewing at: www.dayofmourning.bc.ca
Victoria Labour Council
Day of Mourning Event
Legislative Assembly of BC, 501 Belleville St., Victoria, BC
Thursday, April 28, 2022 – 12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
Sponsored by: Victoria Labour Council and Canadian Labour Congress, Pacific Region
Victoria Labour Council – 250-384-8331
http://www.victorialabour.ca
West Kootenay Labour Council
Sponsored By: IBEW & West Kootenay Labour Council
Lakeside Park Workers Monument (by the soccer field concession)
Nelson, BC
Thursday, April 28th – 11:00 a.m.
Yukon Federation of Labour
Virtual Day of Mourning Event
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 12:20 p.m.
https://yukonfed.com/national-day-of-mourning-2022/?fbclid=IwAR0w2o7OmiLKhiVukHjPGvJ0tatrTa8DZ0SlJtPTuXMWW6JhF08gHYwEOnk