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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.
The world needs more CIA
Why should you care about what the CIA does on an international front? Jason Malone, Chair of the International Affairs Council, explains why the world needs more CIA, praising its accomplishments as a good global citizen and sharing its ambition for the future.
The Actuarial Foundation of Canada and you
The Actuarial Foundation of Canada aims to raise $225,000 to offer more programming and activities that promote financial literacy among young Canadians. Learn more about the Foundation’s vision and how you can help.
Teaching an old dog new tricks for better managing change
During the pandemic, the CIA’s President got into the habit of watching the daily press conferences held by B.C. authorities. In this article, he shares his observations regarding the leadership of Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer.
The AFC looks back on a busy year
The Actuarial Foundation of Canada’s (AFC) campaign efforts paid off tremendously, surpassing its objective and collecting more than $175,000 in donations – its highest campaign results to date. Funds raised and the number of individual donors were the highest ever!