I doubt the intent of most responding to this thread is to attack the messenger. Those against the age 60 change at AC are simply calling it the way they see it. Boring everyone with lengthy legal jargon to support your case goes no where in this forum.
This entire country has gone over the top, human rights tribunals, Canada labour board etc. what a joke, they are all nothing more then a heavily influenced, political Kangaroo court. Everyone has some gripe or complaint to play, whether it is age, race, disability, native or what ever. The people involved in this application have lost all sense of moral responsibility to their fellow pilots and are nothing more then a pack of thieves. The only people that will benefit from this change are themselves at the expense of others.
Lets not forget Air Canada pilots still enjoy the benefits of lucrative full pension plan on retirement at age 60. Other airlines without pension benefits or those lost to chapter 11 filings in the US are a different story. The major issue for most is how the age 60 issue relates specifically to Air Canada pilots and it's collective agreement that his been in place for many years.
It is very interesting you have chosen to take on this fight Raymond when you have just retired near the top of the seniority list at age 60. Why has no one started this fight when they were my age, 35? I have been discussing the issue with some of my First Officers who are hoping to join AC when (if) they begin hiring again. Should you be succesful in achieving what you hope, they can kiss their chances goodbye of ever working for this company, at least for the next five years. Real nice. It is obvious by your reputation while working for this company you have only ever cared about yourself. Embrace the change you say, sorry not with you guys!