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The CIA is committed to offering a variety of webcasts to its members. Some will be educational in nature and will help members stay abreast of current trends and information. Other webcasts will focus on Institute governance issues and will allow the profession's leadership to share information with members in an interactive forum.

The Institute will also offer webcasts in various formats, such as, PowerPoint and audio, PowerPoint and full video at different pricing levels appropriate to the topic and type of webcast. The technological requirements to view each type of webcast will be provided at the time of registration

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Webcast Archive

• Pension Accounting Discount Rates
  

  November 25, 2009 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Eastern Time
  The development by plan sponsors of appropriate accounting discount rates for Canadian pension plans can be a challenge. This has particularly been the case during the recent capital market turmoil.

  In 2009, the Committee on Pension Plan Financial Reporting (PPFRC) established a subcommittee to investigate whether guidance can be provided to actuaries who are advising pension plan sponsors on the selection of accounting discount rates. Gavin Benjamin, who is a member of the PPFRC, and Marlene Puffer, whose expertise includes fixed income investments, will be your speakers. Gavin and Marlene will discuss the results of some analysis conducted by the subcommittee and will highlight some of the things actuaries may wish to consider when advising plan sponsors on the selection of discount rates.

• Live Webcast from the CIA General Meeting - The Institute's New Pension Vision
  

  November 19, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time
  On November 3rd, the Institute released its new vision for pension reform in Canada, titled Retooling Canada’s Ailing Pension System Now, For The Future.

  In this first-ever live webcast from a CIA meeting, a panel consisting of Institute President Bob Howard, Monique Tremblay, Chair of the Task Force on Pensions, which was responsible for having the document produced and Tony Williams, one of the drafters, will discuss the content of the document, the thinking behind its various elements and answer questions from members.

  The strategies in the document have already been discussed on various occasions to help governments understand the depth of reform necessary to turn around the dire circumstances the Canadian Pension System is currently in. The time for effective pension reform is now, and the actuarial profession’s new position helps to provide some simple and well-thought out solutions for governments to consider as they move towards implementing change.

  Join us at this unique event, live from Ottawa!

• Risk Margins (P&C)
  

  October 27, 2009 at noon, Eastern Time
  This webcast will address the exposure draft on changes to the Standards of Practice for margins for adverse deviations for P&C Insurance. Jacqueline Friedland, member of the Property and Casualty Insurance Financial Reporting Committee, will be your speaker and will share the feedback that was received during its development and solicit additional input from those in attendance. It is anticipated that the new Standards that address claims development, investment return margins, and the use of stochastic approaches in determining margins, will be in effect for year-end 2009. The webcast will also examine the new educational note on Provisions for Adverse Deviations, which is scheduled for release by year-end 2009.

• Review of IASPs - Session #2
  

  August 12, 2009 at noon, Eastern Time
  
  As mentioned in the April 29th, 2009 CIA Announcements, the Practice Council has reviewed the International Actuarial Standards of Practice (IASPs) developed by the International Actuarial Association (IAA). These IASPs provide guidance for actuaries in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These were released to membership on June 25th, 2009 as either educational notes or research papers, as appropriate.
  
  In order to help the membership understand these documents, we are scheduling two webcasts this summer to review their content in more depth. This is the second of these two sessions and will cover IASP #6, #7, #8, #10, #11 and #12.

• Review of IASPs - Session #1
  

  July 22, 2009 at noon, Eastern Time
  
  As mentioned in the April 29th, 2009 CIA Announcements, the Practice Council has reviewed the International Actuarial Standards of Practice (IASPs) developed by the International Actuarial Association (IAA). These IASPs provide guidance for actuaries in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These were released to membership on June 25th, 2009 as either educational notes or research papers, as appropriate.
  
  In order to help the membership understand these documents, we are scheduling two webcasts this summer to review their content in more depth. This is the first of these two sessions and will cover IASP #3, #4, #5 and #9.

• A Guide for Actuaries on Good Professional Practice
  

  May 14, 2009 at noon, Eastern Time

  Actuaries routinely focus on Standards of Practice and ‘best practices’ within their particular areas of practice.  Experience tells us that the vast majority of work produced by actuaries is of high quality.  At the same time, many actuaries do not spend much time focused on the profession’s Rules of Professional Conduct and might not be giving broader consideration to the way in which they practice to ensure that they are held in the highest regard as professionals.

  Join our 90-minute CIA-sponsored webcast entitled, “A Guide for Actuaries on Good Professional Practice” moderated by Joseph Nunes, FCIA.  This webcast will focus on three areas relevant to all actuaries.  First, Mo Chambers, Past President of the CIA, will provide a ‘refresher’ on the CIA’s Rules of Professional Conduct. Participants will be reminded of how the Rules relate to our Standards and how they can increase their awareness of how the Rules affect their daily work.  Second, Rob Smithen, current Chair of the Committee on Professional Conduct, will provide a review of our current disciplinary process and highlight some of the most common practices that can lead to disciplinary action.  Third, Peter Manderville, a lawyer and Partner with Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, will share his insights into the very modest volume of litigation involving actuaries.  He will also share possible future trends and helpful hints to help actuaries avoid possible civil litigation.

• Economic Roundtable
  

  February 20, 2009 at 12:30, Eastern Time
  
  As actuaries attempt to "see beyond risk" in advising their clients and employers on long-term economic perspectives, they may find themselves wondering how to adjust their forecasts to reflect recent market conditions.
  
  Join our two-hour CIA sponsored Economic Round-table webcast for views on the financial markets and on the factors that will drive future actuarial assumptions and investment performance. The panel will be moderated by Josephine Marks (FCIA) and will provide various perspectives from Patricia Croft, Chief Economist at RBC Global Asset Management, Michael Banks, Chairperson, Committee on Pension Plan Financial Reporting, Wally Bridel, Member, Committee on Life Insurance Financial Reporting and Martin Roy, Vice President and Portfolio Manager - Structured Fixed Income, Fiera Capital Inc.

• CPD Annual Filing Webcast
  

  December 9, 2008 at noon, Eastern Time
  
  Register today for this one-hour webcast, which will be hosted by members of the Committee on Continuing Education, Roger Allen and Cara Low. The session will provide an overview and details of the CPD filing requirements and the process, and it will provide plenty of opportunity for members to ask Cara and Roger questions live, via e-mail. The webcast will be presented in English, and simultaneous French interpretation will be available.