Bringing hope, healing, and an end to workplace tragedies.
Threads of Life is a Canadian charity committed to supporting people affected by workplace injury, illness or death — and preventing future tragedies from occurring.
Workplace tragedy
We have the understanding and experience to support you and your loved ones with any form of workplace tragedy.
Serious workplace injuries
You or someone close to you has suffered a serious, life-altering workplace injury.
Occupational illness
You are dealing with the impacts and challenges of serious occupational illness.
Workplace death
You are coping with sudden loss due to a workplace death.
Our impact
We help people affected by workplace tragedy to build resilience, form supportive connections, and find a way forward. You can help us take action.
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Get support
Access the support you need after a workplace tragedy. (Unsure of where to start? Register for an introductory webinar.)
One-to-one peer support
Get matched with a trained volunteer guide and listener who has experienced a work-related tragedy similar to yours.
Learn moreOnline workshops
Get practical guidance about coping and grief, while connecting and sharing with a supportive online community.
Learn moreRegional gatherings
Expand your support network and discover new ways to cope with workplace tragedy by attending an in-person event in your region.
Learn moreStories of hope
Announcing: Steps for Life Challenge Winners 2025!
Steps for Life
June 12, 2025
The Steps for Life Challenge is an annual opportunity for teams and individuals to go above and beyond by competing to raise the most money within their region and across the country. Here are the 2025 winners.
Scott’s story: Tragedy and lessons learned
Stories of Hope
June 5, 2025
On June 16, 2012, the world changed for us and we did not even know. The phone rang into the night, and we answered to learn that a stage had collapsed at a show at Downsview Park in Toronto and Scott was “missing”.
Better Together – What We’ve Learned
Grief and Growth
May 22, 2025
The internet defines ‘better together’ as a value that emphasizes the power of collaboration, teamwork, and synergy.