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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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