Awareness Days

Preventable injury is the number one cause of death of Canadians under the age of 35, a sobering thought to bear in mind on July 5, National Injury Prevention Day. One of OPSEU’s most important duties is to ensure the health and safety of our members and the members of the public we serve. Not……

COVID-19 may change the way we celebrate Canada Day this July 1, but despite what this pandemic has put us through there is a lot to feel good about. As a country, Canadians have put aside the differences that often divide us to work together to ensure COVID-19 did not get out of hand.  Everyone……

June 27 is Multiculturalism Day in Canada, an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity of Canadians.     Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau announced in 1971 that multiculturalism would be an official government policy.  In addition to preserving the cultural freedoms of all individuals, the objective was to recognize the contributions of diverse ethnic groups to Canadian society.   ……