Saskatchewan becomes fourth province to abolish mandatory retirement
Seniors groups and business people in Saskatchewan welcomed proposedlegislation Monday that would do away with mandatory retirement at age65.
The province hopes the change will help it deal with a growing labour shortage.
“This legislation recognizes that our older citizens can continue tomake meaningful contributions in the workforce,” said Justice MinisterFrank Quennell.
“It also recognizes that senior, experienced employees are avaluable resource, especially in work environments where labourshortages are a current or future concern.”
Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba have already done away with mandatory retirement.
Saskatchewan’s law would keep the current exemption for jobs such as firefighting, where age could relate to physical abilities.
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