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A lesson in “feeling the fear and doing it anyway” with Angelita Graham
Each election cycle is an opportunity for the CIA to welcome new voices and perspectives to the table. We want all members to feel empowered to stand for election, bringing their diversity of backgrounds, knowledge, and thought to the ballot. Angelita Graham, former CIA Board member and 2020 Award of Excellence recipient, shares her thoughts on Board service and some encouraging words for those thinking about running in the 2022 election.
CIA leadership – International style
The CIA’s International Affairs Council is proud to showcase the achievements of Micheline Dionne, FCIA, new President-Elect of the IAA, CIA Past President, and former chair of the CIA’s Committee on International Relations. As a longtime leader on the international front, Micheline has employed her expertise to aid in developing the International Standards of Practice (ISAP), discussions on climate-related risk, and more.
A word with Stuart Wason, Chair of the Insurance Regulation Committee
Stuart Wason is a semi-retired FCIA who is nearing the end of his term as Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Insurance Regulation Committee (IRC). We sat down to discuss the importance of his role, the IRC’s top contributions and challenges, and implications for Canadian actuaries.
Building on our legacy: Dane Grand-Maison
We’re profiling recipients of the CIA Legacy Awards, our annual appreciation program that recognizes the valuable contributions of volunteers who move the CIA forward. This spotlight is recognition of those efforts, but most importantly, it is thanks. This month’s spotlight features Dane Grand-Maison, FCIA, Consulting Actuary at Eckler.
Contributing to a public-focused profession
“The challenge for any professional organization is managing public interest and the professional interests of its members,” says Michel Simard, CIA Executive Director. Through its programs and activities, the Institute upholds its guiding principle of putting public interest above the needs of the profession and its members. Whether refining our Qualification Standard, revising the Standards of Practice or ensuring that the Rules of Professional Conduct are respected, the Institute continually works in the public interest.
Canada’s actuarial profession: rooted in the strength of our volunteers
CIA volunteers founded and continue to grow the Institute by dedicating their time and effort to produce research, establish standards, offer training and events, and perform outreach to partners and stakeholders. To recognize our volunteers’ remarkable service and dedication, we are proud to re-imagine the CIA Legacy Awards – an annual recognition program that kicked off with a virtual celebration on June 11 for our 2021 award winners.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week with strength in numbers
At the Institute, recognizing the contributions of our volunteers is a year-round commitment. National Volunteer Week, however, is an opportunity to collectively applaud the achievements of members who have given back to the advancement of the profession and longevity of the Institute.
“Don’t Rush” challenge: actuaries edition
The social media challenge made popular by millions of TikTok and Instagram users around the world takes on a unique spin in “Don’t Rush”: Actuaries Edition.
In memoriam: Claude Castonguay (1929–2020)
Claude Castonguay, actuary and visionary, passed away on December 12 at the age of 91. Castonguay was one of the most prominent members of the Canadian actuarial profession. We remember him here.
Yvon Charest receives President’s Award from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
During the ceremonies of act20, the annual conference of the CIA, longtime member and volunteer Yvon Charest was presented with the Institute’s prestigious President’s Award. The annual award is conferred by the CIA President to a person who has made significant contributions to the actuarial profession in Canada.