Bill C-481: An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code (mandatory retirement age)

C-481 Second Session, Fortieth Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-481 An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code (mandatory retirement age) first reading, November 6, 2009 Ms. Folco 402357 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code to prohibit federally regulated employers — that is, private-sector employers subject to federal acts and regulations, as well as the federal public administration — from setting a mandatory retirement age. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 2nd Session, 40th Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 house of commons of canada BILL C-481 An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code (mandatory retirement age) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: R.S., c. H-6 CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1. Subsection 9(2) of the Canadian Human Rights Act is repealed. 2. Paragraphs 15(1)(b) and (c) of the Act are replaced by the following: (b) employment of an individual is refused or terminated because that individual has not reached the minimum age that applies to that employment by law or under regulations, which may be made by the Governor in Council for the purposes of this paragraph; R.S., c. L-2 CANADA LABOUR CODE 3. Paragraph 235(2)(b) of the Canada Labour Code is repealed. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada