Becoming a member

Why You Should Become a Member

As a CIA member, you are part of the premier actuarial community in Canada. Your credentials show employers, regulators and the public that you are committed to the highest level of professionalism, uphold rigorous standards and are invested in protecting the public interest. You are backed by a profession that punches above its weight class – creating opportunities across Canada and around the world.

The CIA is committed to taking a modern approach to actuarial education and protecting and growing the profession and its designations. We share our risk management expertise and produce high-quality research to enhance the value, relevance and scope of actuarial science.

As a CIA member, you can take an active role in shaping the focus, reach and impact of actuaries in Canada and around the world – for today and for the future. Through the CIA, you will have access to the forefront of actuarial science, news and research.

Becoming a member

The CIA currently offers two highly valuable actuarial designations: Associate of the CIA (ACIA) and Fellow of the CIA (FCIA). Each can be obtained through one of three qualification pathways. Starting on 1 April, 2024, the CIA will also offer two entry-level categories, Student and Candidate, which will serve as introductory roles to CIA membership. If you are just starting your journey towards membership, these may be the designations for you.

The new qualification pathways provide flexible and innovative options designed to meet the evolving needs of those working toward actuarial credentials in Canada and to ensure the integrity of the profession for years to come. Learn more about the changes and how you may be impacted. Are you ready to start your journey to becoming a member?

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