Age Discrimination in Employment in Canada |
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| Authors: | Morley Gunderson |
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| Institution: | CIBC Professor of Youth Employment, and Professor, Centre for Industrial Relations and Department of Economics, University of Toronto, 121 George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E8, Canada;Research Associate of the Institute for Policy Analysis, the Centre for International Studies, and the Institute for Human Development, Life Course and Aging;Adjunct Scientist at the Institute for Work and Health. Phone 1-416-978-5398, Fax 1-416-978-5696, E-mail |
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| Abstract: | Issues pertaining to age discrimination in employment in Canada are analyzed with a view toward highlighting lessons that may be learned from the Canadian experience—an experience that is taking on increased policy importance. Reasons for the increased attention to age discrimination issues are outlined, followed by a portrayal of the age discrimination legislation and court interpretations in Canada, especially as they pertain to mandatory retirement. Enforcement aspects are discussed, as is the evidence on age discrimination in employment and the effectiveness of legislation with respect to age discrimination and mandatory retirement. The article concludes with a discussion of the lessons to be learned from the Canadian experience, especially with respect to the poorly understood but complicated relationship between age discrimination and mandatory retirement. Policy recommendations for strengthening age discrimination legislation are also outlined. (JEL J14 , J24 , J71 ) |
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