Day of Mourning

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning—a day dedicated to honouring workers who lost their lives due to work-related illnesses or injuries. Every loss has a profound impact on families, friends, employers, co-workers and communities. Lives forever changed.

Each year, we share dedicated resources including digital and print-friendly materials to support workers, employers and all Albertans in recognizing this important day.

2025 fatal claims

This year, we commemorate 144 individuals who passed away from work-related illness or injury in 2025.

Occupational disease 82
Trauma 39
Motor vehicle collision 20
Other 3

2026 resources

As you gather for an event or take a moment for remembrance this April 28, our digital resources are here to help you pause and reflect on those lost.

This year’s tribute video, which will be available the week of April 20, features a series of short, heartfelt vignettes honouring individuals lost in work-related circumstances.

Digital materials:

Day of Mourning digital toolkit Day of Mourning digital toolkit *Inside the folder, you’ll find resources to support your efforts, including social media assets, an email signature option, internal email content and event planning suggestions.

Print-friendly materials:

For best results, please print on 11" x 17”

print Poster Day of Mourning poster

Memorial Poster Memorial poster


If you have any questions, please reach out to WCB communications.