Today, flags across Canada will be flown at half-mast as we pause to remember those who died, were injured, or became ill from their work. On the National Day of Mourning, we pay tribute to these Canadians, and remind ourselves of the need to do all we can to protect workers. The Government of Canada is committed to helping prevent further tragedies and protect the health and safety of Canadians in the workplace. This year, we recognize the thousands of Canadians who continue to provide essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. They go to work so that we can put food on the table for our families, get the prescriptions we need to stay healthy, and access the services we need to be well – and we will continue to do everything we can to keep them safe and healthy. …On behalf of the Government of Canada, I encourage all Canadians to take a moment today to pay tribute the workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or fallen ill on the job.