
The work done to further the actuarial profession is also work that benefits the public. That’s why it is crucial to recognize National Volunteer Week and the accomplishments of CIA volunteers.
There are signs that inflation may be making a comeback, after years of being considered fairly benign. This will have implications for a number of sectors, and may present particular challenges for pension actuaries. In this episode, CIA member François Bourdon, FCIA, and economist Sohini Chowdhury join us to discuss why inflation may be a greater concern in the near term, and the implications...
Climate-related financial risks have emerged as some of the most important topics among risk professionals. While plenty of material has been produced to provide essential learning about the sources and definitions of climate-related risk, a practical climate-risk exercise focused on the Canadian financial system was notably absent. The 2021 Bank of Canada (BoC)/Office of the Superintendent of...
Let’s face it: 2022 has gotten off to a challenging start for many. The effects of the global pandemic are still being felt in many work, home, and life situations. Even those who are back in a regular routine may be fatigued and burned out. These days, it is not uncommon to hear that people are just ‘over it.’ Fed up, frustrated, exhausted, and at the end of their rope. So what do we do now? How...