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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Air Canada pilots’ appeal regarding mandatory retirement at age 60

September 3, 2019 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, 0

In a decision dated August 9, 2019, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal made by Air Canada pilots regarding their age discrimination claim.

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Expect application for leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada in Air Canada mandatory retirement case

August 24, 2012 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Human Rights, Union Relations

Since the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the mandatory retirement practice for Air Canada pilots, some developments have taken place. First, in the primary Vilven and Kelly case, there will likely be an application filed to obtain leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the constitutionality of section 15(1)(c) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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Air Canada’s mandatory retirement practice upheld

August 7, 2012 Christina Catenacci Human Resources, Human Rights

A recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the mandatory retirement practice for Air Canada pilots. This decision overturns earlier findings by the Federal Court of Canada and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that contractual provisions forcing Air Canada pilots to retire at 60 violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.

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