The Government of Canada repealed certain provisions of the Canadian Human Rights Act that allowed for mandatory retirement. Federally regulated employers are now prohibited from forcing mandatory retirement at a certain age, unless it is due to a bona fide occupational requirement. C

“Canadians aged 50 and over are working later and delaying retirement, regardless of their level of education. However, because of a shorter life expectancy, the less-educated are likely to spend fewer years in retirement.”  See Statistics Canada website at: Study: Years t