Day of Mourning Events and Ceremonies 2026
April 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
April 28 is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing 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. As we mourn for the dead, the Canadian Labour Congress continues to fight for the living.
Find an event near you:
Atlantic
NEWFOUNDLAND
Central District Labour Council Day of Mourning Committee
Day of Mourning Wreath Laying Ceremony
Grand Falls Windsor Injured Workers Memorial, Lincoln Road
Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 12:00 p.m.
Contact: David Hillier, 709-290-4907, davidhillier@gmail.com
Corner Brook & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Wreath Laying Ceremony
Holy Redeemer Cathedral, 15 Mt. Bernard Ave., Corner Brook
Will be also live-streamed by Fillatre’s Funeral Home, https://fillatre.ca/
Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Sarah Bolgers 709-666-7478 or Jim O’Neill 709-634-3695, jloneill@nf.sympatico.ca
Labrador West & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Wreath Laying Ceremony
5795 USW Union Hall, 105 Hudson Dr., Labrador City
Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Claude Gray, 709-944-1014, c_mgray@hotmail.com
St. John’s & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Emera Innovation Building, Signal Hill, St. John’s
Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Natasha Jeffery, 709-726-8745, SJDLC709NL@gmail.com
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Speeches and laying of roses
Bore Park, 11 Bendview Court, Moncton, NB
Tuesday, April 28, 2026; from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Mike Gallant, mikegallant114@gmail.com
NOVA SCOTIA
Annapolis Valley District Labour Council
National Day of Mourning Commemorative Service (Speakers, wreath laying and reception with light refreshments)
Kentville’s Memorial Park, Veterans Lane
April 28, 2026; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Leslie Campbell, lccp66@hotmail.com
Cape Breton District Labour Council
The Ashby Legion 35 State Street, Sydney (Corner of Prince and State)
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Natasha Hogan, natasha.hogan.cbdlc@hotmail.com
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Event (wreath laying)
Province House, 1726 Hollis Street, Halifax
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: David Etherington, david.e.1003@gmail.com
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Prince Edward Island Federation of Labour
National Day of Mourning
St. Paul’s Hall (101 Prince Street, Charlottetown PE)
April 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: PEI Federation, peifed@pei.aibn.com
Ontario
Peel Regional Labour Council
Flower City Community Campus, Milestones of Labour Monument
8850 McLaughlin Rd S #1, Brampton
April 28, 2026; 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Ram Selvarajah, President, president@prlc.ca
Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Workers Monument in Victoria Park
80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener
April 28, 2026; 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Frank Curnew, fcurnew@uwaywrc.ca, 519-240-9262
Peterborough & District Labour Council
2026 Day of Mourning Ceremony
Peterborough City Hall (outside by the flagpole), 500 George Street North
April 28, 2026; 10:45 a.m.
Contact: Marcia Steeves, President, ptbolabour@gmail.com
Website: https://peterboroughlabour.ca/events/
Stratford & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Monument
Upper Queens Park Drive, Stratford
April 28, 2026; 10:30 a.m. (gather at 10:00 a.m.)
Contact: stratlabour@gmail.com
Website: stratfordlabour.ca
Orangeville & District Labour Council
Workers Monument at Orangeville Town Hall
87 Broadway Street, Orangeville
April 26, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Sania Wadalia, President, swadalia@hotmail.com, 905-601-7800
Durham Region Labour Council
Memorial service
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
City of Oshawa Parkette – 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa
Reception to follow at the Green Room, Art Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa.
Speeches will be given, flowers to be laid at wreath, bagpipe player will perform with light reception to follow.
Grey Bruce Labour Council
Hanover Heritage Square
358 10th Street, Hanover
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Hazel Pratt, peacegirlhp2@gmail.com 519-379-7905
Toronto and York Region Labour Council
April 28, 2026 (multiple events)
11:00 am
Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5020 Highway 7, Woodbridge
12:00 pm
Larry Sefton Park, 500 Bay Street, Toronto
Contact: Jennifer Huang, jhuang@labourcouncil.ca
Website: Events – Toronto and York Region Labour Council
Ottawa District Labour Council
CLC Monument
Vincent Massey Park
April 28, 2026; 12:30 p.m.
Contact: odlc@ottawalabour.org
Huron District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Across from 181 Victoria St N, Goderich
April 26, 2026; 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Drew Macaulay, drmacaulay@hotmail.com
Oakville & District Labour Council
Centennial Square
120 Navy Street, Oakville
April 28, 2026; 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Mark Stupple, finsecodlc@gmail.com
Guelph District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Meet Guelph City Hall (1 Carden Street) and march to Goldie Mill Park (75 Cardigan Street)
April 28, 2026
Meet at city hall 4:45 p.m., march to Goldie Mill 5:00 p.m., Goldie Mill event 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Nicole Clark and Sarah Neath gdlabourcouncil@gmail.com
Website: guelphlabour.ca
Brantford District Labour Council
Lorne Park
15 Colborne Street West, Brantford
April 28, 2026; 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Roxanne Bond, roxannebond1@gmail.com
Hamilton & District Labour Council
Hamilton City Hall
71 Main St. W., Hamilton
April 28, 2026; 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Anthony Marco, President, amarco@rogers.com
Sarnia & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Clifford Hansen Fire Station, 240 East Street, Sarnia
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Contact: sdlc57@outlook.com
Website: sarnialabour.ca
Windsor and District Labour Council
4714 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor at the Monument of the Injured Worker
April 28, 2026; 5:00 p.m.
Refreshments: around 6ish p.m. at The Hook and Ladder
Contact: Antonella Ciampa antonella@greaterteachers.com
Website: windsorlabour.ca
Cornwall & District Labour Council – still planning
North Simcoe & Muskoka District Labour Council
Fallen Workers’ Memorial
North Bay City Hall
Tudhope Park, 450 Atherley Road, Orillia
April 28, 2026
10:45 a.m. Flag raising
4:30 p.m. Ceremony: Bag Pipes
Niagara Regional Labour Council
Tuesday April 28, 2026 (multiple events)
St. Catharines, 7:30 a.m.
Monument dedicated to the Fallen Welland Canal Workers
Located at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal Parkway – west side of the Canal
St. Catharines, 8:00 a.m.
Monument dedicated to four fallen workers – under the St. Catharines Skyway.
Located on the Welland Canal Parkway – west side of the canal, under the bridge
Niagara-on-the-Lake, 9:15 a.m.
Monument located at the Centennial Arena – 1557 Four Mile Creek Rd. in Virgil
Niagara Falls, 10:30 a.m.
Monument located at Niagara Falls City Hall – 4310 Queen Street
Fort Erie, 11:45 a.m.
Monument located at Fort Erie City Hall – 1 Municipal Centre Dr., along Highway 3
Port Colborne, 1:00 p.m.
Monument located in H.H. Knoll Park on Sugarloaf St., beside the hospital
Welland, 2:00 p.m.
Monument located beside the canal in Merritt Park – 151 King St.
Port Robinson, 3:00 p.m.
In memory of Robyn Lafleur, Port Robinson Park (1999) – 1 River Road, Port Robinson.
St. Catharines, 4:00 p.m.
Monument located at St. Catharines City Hall – 50 Church St.
Niagara Region, 5:15 p.m.
Monument located at the Region of Niagara Headquarters – 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
Contact: nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Prairie
MANITOBA
Brandon and District Labour Council along with the City of Brandon
Day of Mourning Service 2026 at Brandon City Hall 410 9th Street, Brandon
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: President Kirk Carr, kmc1987@msn.com
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony – Begins with Leaders Walk from Union Centre (275 Broadway) to the Worker Memorial at Memorial Park (219 Memorial Blvd)
April 28, 2026; 11:30 a.m. Leaders Walk. 12:00 p.m. Ceremony
Organization: United Steel Workers Local 6166
Day of Mourning Ceremony,18 Elizabeth Drive, Thompson
April 28, 2026; 10:00 a.m.
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Civic Square 222 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Don McDonald, President, sdlc@sasktel.net
Regina & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Regina City Hall, 2476 Victoria Avenue
April 28, 2026; 5:30 p.m.
(Alternate indoor location Regina Union Center, 2709 12th Avenue Regina)
Contact: Celeste Pinder, President, rdlc.president@gmail.com
Moose Jaw & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Moose Jaw Union Center, 1402 Caribou St. W Outside – (bad weather – inside hall)
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Melissa Patterson, President mjdlcpresident@gmail.com
ALBERTA
Calgary & District Labour Council
City of Calgary Workers Memorial: Edward Place Park South East Corner of City Hall: 9th AVE. & Macleod Trail
April 28, 2026; Noon
Contact: admin@thecdlc.ca
Edmonton & District Labour Council
Grant Notley Park, 116 Street and 100 Avenue, Edmonton
April 28, 2026 (Annually); 11:00 a.m.
Contact: office@edlc.ca
Website: https://edmontonlabour.ca
Red Deer & District Labour Council
Bowers Ponds: 4707 Fountain Drive #6. Red Deer
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: rddlc1@gmail.com
NORTHERN TERRITORIES
Northern Territories Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories – 4570 48 St, Yellowknife, NT
April 28, 2026; Noon-1:00 p.m.
Northern Territories Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Legislative Assembly of Nunavut – 926 Federal Road, Iqaluit
April 28, 2026; Noon-1:00 p.m.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning event: O’Siyam Pavilion Park, Downtown Squamish, B.C.
April 26, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: VDLC President, president@vdlc.ca
https://vdlc.ca/events/day-of-mourning-3/
Kamloops & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning event: Kamloops KIA Lounge, Sandman Centre – 300 Lorne St., Kamloops, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Contact: KDLC President, kdlcpresident@gmail.com or 250-318-9919
Kitimat-Terrace & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning event: There is a planned walk through town from the Terrace RCMP detachment parking lot (3205 Eby St., Terrace), to meet at Terrace Sportsplex Day of Morning Workers Memorial Plaque, 3320 Kalum St., Terrace, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 10:45 a.m.
Contact: KTDLC, ktdlc@labourcouncils.ca
Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council
Lake Cowichan Day of Mourning event: Forest Workers’ Memorial Park, 2G0-46 S. Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 10:00 a.m.
Contact: NDDLC, nddlc.labour@gmail.com
Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council
Nanaimo Day of Mourning event: Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, 90 Front Street, Nanaimo, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 12:30 p.m.
Contact: NDDLC, nddlc.labour@gmail.com
Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council
Parksville Day of Mourning event: Parksville Community Park, Waterfront Gazebo-
193 Island Hwy. East, Parksville, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 5:00 p.m.
Contact: NDDLC, nddlc.labour@gmail.com
New Westminster & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning observance: Westminster Pier Park, 1 – 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: NWDLC, admin@nwdlc.ca
www.nwdlc.ca; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B18fKMJUg/
North Central Labour Council
Day of Mourning event: Prince George Workers’ Memorial (corner of Patricia Blvd. & Queensway Ave.), Prince George, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 10:30 a.m.
Contact: NCLC President, mbaker@iuoe115.ca
North Okanagan Labour Council
Day of Mourning event: Knowles Heritage Park, 865 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 12:00 p.m.
Contact: NOLC President, nolcpres@gmail.com
https://www.oklabour.org
Prince Rupert Labour Council
Day of Mourning event: Pacific Mariners Memorial Park, 101- 1st Avenue E., Prince Rupert, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
Contact: PRLC, northcoast@labourcouncils.ca
Sunshine Coast Labour Council
Gibsons Day of Mourning event: Workers’ Memorial Plaque, Dougall Park, 339 Aldersprings Rd., Gibsons, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: SCLC, sclabourcouncil@gmail.com
Sunshine Coast Labour Council
Sechelt Day of Mourning event: Workers’ Memorial Plaque, Spirit Square, 5790 Teredo St., Sechelt, B.C.
April 28, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
Contact: SCLC, sclabourcouncil@gmail.com
YUKON
Yukon Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning ceremony: 100 Ogilvie St., Whitehorse, YT
April 28, 2026; 12:00 p.m.
Contact: YFL, ask@yukonfed.com or 867-456-8250
Website: yukonfed.com