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Winners of inaugural ASNA-CIA actuarial student scholarships announced
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA) are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural ASNA-CIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarships.
My gender + My skin color = ?
I cannot help but think about the meaning of being a black woman in corporate Canada. For years, I participated in women’s initiatives that were meant for us to openly discuss our challenges, insecurities, frustrations and aspirations. They provided us with a safe environment where we would unapologetically be ourselves. What happened in these meetings stayed in these meetings… Today, as we continue to discuss Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“DE&I”), I wonder if corporate Canada is open to the fact that people of similar skin color or cultural background may have that need to regroup, every now and then, to feel equipped enough in the outside world.
Guess who’s coming to dinner!
Black History Month (BHM) is a time-honoured tradition, one where we reflect on the enormous contributions Black people have made, and continue to make, in all sectors of society. As the CIA moves forward to address gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession, recognizing and celebrating BHM is a small, but important, demonstration of that commitment.
Putting financial security for all Canadians into the right words
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is proud to share its updated corporate language, refreshed to better represent the evolving focus of the Institute on important topics such as education, risk management, and diversity and inclusion. Like all professions, the actuarial profession is evolving and responding to unprecedented changes in our society and economy, and our language should reflect that evolution and modernization.
Three and counting: Celebrating International Women’s Day
Held annually on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) is the chance to celebrate the excellence of women and girls worldwide.
This year the Institute is showing its support by participating in IWD’s #ChooseToChallenge while saluting women in the actuarial profession whose representation and accomplishments have paved the way for change.
Celebrating Black History Month with IABA Leader Gloria Asare
The journey to Fellowship is never easy, and for Black actuaries, it can be further nuanced by discrimination and a lack of awareness about the profession among other material barriers to entry. Gloria Asare, ACIA, FCAS, and International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) leader highlights the significance of acknowledging Black History Month and working towards a more equitable profession that we can all be proud of.
Your Board: Keeping a close watch
The CIA President explains how the Board operates, offers some examples, and provides an overview of the key questions Board members discussed at their meeting in September.
Making strides towards supporting and celebrating our diverse actuarial community
As Chair of the CIA Task Force on Diversity, Jacqueline Friedland shares the goals and initiatives undertaken by the task force to date.