Health & Safety Issues & Campaigns
Honouring Westray
On May 9th, 2012 we honour the memory of the 26 miners who lost their lives in the Westray mine explosion twenty years ago. They were husbands, sons, brothers, fathers and friends. They are victims for whom the law failed. This is a day to reflect on what was lost and what was learned. We will never forget them and the price they paid for going to work.
Invitation letter
List of Events
Honouring Westray Commemorative Card
Honour Westray - Enforce the Law (brochure)
Guide: Death and Injury at Work: A Criminal Code Offence
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- 9 May 2012 CTV's Power Play Westray's Neglect to Blame for Blast
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- 8 May 2012 Straight Goods Video Ken Neumann remarks at Parliament Hill News Conference launching Honouring Westray
- 8 May 2012 Straight Goods Video Vernon Theriault remarks at Parliament Hill News Conference
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