B.C. reports 138 work-related deaths in 2025; occupational diseases the leading cause

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The figures were released in advance of the annual day of mourning on Tuesday to commemorate fallen workers in the province.

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WorkSafeBC says last year’s death rate is the lowest in recent years, with the number of fatalities reaching 181 in 2022, then sliding since then to 146 recorded in 2024.

Men made up most of work-related fatalities last year with 134 of the deaths, while four women died.

Events for the annual day will be held at the legislature in Victoria, and in communities across the province, including Prince George, New Westminster, Delta, Abbotsford, Fort St. John, Kamloops, Kelowna, Terrace and Nanaimo.

“Behind every number is a person, a family, co-workers, and a community that are forever changed,” says WorkSafeBC head of prevention services Todd McDonald in a statement. “The Day of Mourning is a time to remember the workers we’ve lost and reflect on what we can all do to make workplaces safer.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 27, 2026.

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