Canadian Institute of Actuaries

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the national, bilingual organization and voice of the actuarial profession in Canada. Our members are dedicated to providing actuarial services and advice of the highest quality. The Institute holds the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.

The Head Office has a dedicated group of 29 staff members located in Ottawa. The Head Office looks after publications, communications, member services, translation, volunteer support, maintaining the website, and professional development.

The CIA Board has 15 actuaries, six councils focused on the core needs of the profession, and over 40 committees and numerous task forces working on issues linked to the CIA's strategic plan.

The CIA

• Promotes the advancement of actuarial science through research;
• Provides for the education and qualification of members and prospective members;
• Ensures that actuarial services its members provide meet extremely high professional standards;
• Is self-regulating and enforces rules of professional conduct; and
• Is an advocate for the profession with governments and the public in the development of public policy.