181 fallen B.C. workers remembered on Day of Mourning

Nearly three dozen National Day of Morning ceremonies will be held across B.C. today.

This day of mourning is marked for workers who have lost their lives due to work-related injuries or illnesses.

It is worth mentioning that in B.C., 181 people died from work-related incidents or occupational diseases last year, which is a 12 percent increase from 161 deaths in 2021.

Among them, 5 workers were young. WorkSafeBC had the highest number of work-related fatalities registered in the construction sector with 48 claims in 2022, followed by 25 cases of transportation and related services.

Premier David Eby, Labour Minister Harry Bains, labour leaders and families of workers will attend a ceremony Friday morning at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver to remember the fallen workers.