Publication archives

Canadian Individual Life Experience Updated to Policy Year 2022-2023 – Tables 2018-2023

This workbook contains tables from the CIA annual mortality study for policy years 2018-2023. Note: The CIA Research Council’s Mortality Risk Research Committee was recently made aware that there may be errors in the experience results for joint lives in […]

Academic Research Grants – 2024 Final Report

The CIA’s 2024 report on academic grants highlights research projects that address pressing, real-world challenges. Each initiative reflects the CIA’s commitment to advancing actuarial science and supporting impactful, data-driven research that benefits Canadians and the global actuarial community. Explore the […]

Balancing Stability and Equity in Target Benefit Plans

This paper builds on the previous foundational analysis by exploring the RM-CDC benefit adjustment mechanism in greater depth, with a focus on the accumulation phase of TBPs. We examine its impact on benefit stability and equity and address its limitations […]

Canadian Individual Life Experience Updated to Policy Year 2022-2023 – Database 2010-2023

This zipped file contains the databases, text file files with a detailed description of each database and its codes, and the associated workbook for policy years 2010-2023.

Policy Governing Data for Sponsored Research

This policy describes the principles governing the collection, handling, use, and retention of data that is required to conduct sponsored research.

Policy Governing Research

This policy provides a comprehensive framework for overseeing and managing the CIA’s research program and includes important information regarding the collection of research data, the dissemination of research results, and the treatment of intellectual property.

Principles in the Design of an Optimal Retirement Income Security System

This research paper proposes how to build stable, achievable benefits with high probability of success, exploring concepts such as optimal private-sector pension design and fully funded models. Discover how these principles can drive positive change and strengthen the future of […]

Typologies of Long-Term Care: Classifying Ontario’s Long-Term Care System 

This paper aims to provide background information regarding different approaches to LTC provision, based on an international perspective. Such background will offer insights upon which subsequent working papers may build.

Long-Term Care in Canada: A Brief Overview of Access and Quality in Ontario and Quebec

Those requiring LTC, and their families, would benefit from a LTC system that provides an adequate supply of beds in facilities that are conveniently located and adequately and appropriately staffed with personnel providing attentive and considerate person-centered care, sensitive to […]

Canadian Individual Critical Illness Insurance Morbidity Experience Study (2012-2020) – Tables

These tables show the results of the research and provide useful information and perspective to practitioners.