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Theilheimer, Ish, Ed.; Eisner, Kathy, Ed. – Transition, 1996
This issue of the Canadian quarterly "Transition", in French and English language versions, examines issues related to the demographic shift Canada will experience as the baby boom generation enters "old age." Major articles in this issue are: (1) "Of Mutual Benefit," which outlines some of the challenges Canada faces…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Change Strategies
Harvey Social Research, Ltd., Sherwood Park (Alberta). – 1984
An audit of curricular materials and textbooks in use in schools was undertaken in late 1983 by five branches in Alberta Education: the Curriculum Branch, the Language Services Branch, Special Educational Services, Early Childhood Services, and the Correspondence School. Six Criteria for Judging Tolerance and Understanding were defined as a basis…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Curriculum Guides, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Flanagan, Thomas – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1984
There is a strong movement toward legal abolition of fixed-age retirement in Canada. Several factors justify the existing practice, but these arguments are unlikely to prevail, and institutions should consider administrative measures such as facilitation of early retirement, modified benefit plans, and more systematic faculty assessment throughout…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Age, Age Discrimination, College Faculty
Beauvais, Caroline; McKay, Lindsey; Seddon, Adam – 2001
Using the yardsticks of independence and equality, an analysis of the literature on youth from a citizenship perspective can track youth's citizenship status and capacity to become full citizens. For young people, education is an avenue to either exclusion or independence and equality. For example, dropouts are more likely to live in poverty, and…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship

Kilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that, if current demographic trends continue, 25% of Canada's population will be 65-years old or older by the year 2031. Discusses the impact of these trends on public spending, health care, and other public policies. Concludes that sound planning and judicious use of resources can help prevent any compromises. (CFR)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Demography, Elementary Secondary Education
Turner, John A.; And Others – 1993
This book analyzes what happens to the pension benefits of workers who quit or are laid off jobs. The first chapter reviews the connection between job mobility and pension portability. Chapter 2 portrays a labor market undergoing changes that often result in reductions in retirement benefits. Chapter 3 describes job change further by examining…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Career Change, Career Planning
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