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Does Age Matter?

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Does Age Matter?: Law and Relationships Between Generations

CURRENT WORK

• DISCUSSION PAPER
  
• PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
  
• CURRENT RESEARCH

DISCUSSION PAPER

• Discussion Paper: Does Age Matter? Law and Relationships Between the Generations
  
• Pamphlet: Does Age Matter? Law and Relationships Between the Generations

Age is often used as a distinguishing characteristic in Canadian law and policy. Many benefits are awarded and obligations or restrictions imposed on the basis of age. Examples include: voting age, mandatory retirement, consent to health care and insurance rates. Relationships between generations are rooted in concepts of reciprocity and fairness, but they are changing as our society becomes more diversified in its life choices. In this discussion paper, the Law Commission asks whether age continues to be a legitimate criterion in light of our changing relationships between generations.

One of the critical roles of the Law Commission of Canada is to engage Canadians in the discussion of issues in law that affect them so that we can better advise Parliament on needed reforms. Talk to your family members, your work colleagues and your friends. The Law Commission wants to encourage discussion of these issues and hear your views so that law reform can truly reflect the needs of Canadians.

CURRENT RESEARCH

• In-house work