¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ will observe the National Day of Mourning on April 28 by lowering flags across all campuses to half-mast from sunrise to sunset.
Each year on the National Day of Mourning, established in 1984, Canadians pause to honour individuals who have died, been injured or suffered illness due to workplace hazards. It's also a day to reaffirm individual and organizational commitments to fostering a safe and healthy work environment for all.
Members of the University community are invited to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m.
To learn more about the National Day of Mourning, please visit the following websites:
Employee resources and support
As a reminder, all ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ employees and their immediate family members have access to confidential counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider, available through the . There is also an online portal with 24-7 access and resources.