“This is a very sad day, particularly for the families and the colleagues of the fine people who lost their lives in this terrible incident. My thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
We are absolutely committed to mine safety in the province of Ontario and to making sure that our miners go home to their families at the end of their shift. Every injury or fatality is one too many.
Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer is currently leading a comprehensive mining safety review with an advisory group of industry, labour and health and safety representatives. It will build on productive discussions with the MINES group, United Steelworkers, the Ontario Mining Association, and other key mining partners, which will lead to recommendations on how we can make the workplace safer for miners across the Province.
We need to work together to ensure our mines are a safe workplace. These important consultations will allow the mining sector to provide input and advice on the major issues in mining health and safety.”
— Michael Gravelle
