Publications & Resources

Resources for Indigenous post-doctoral fellows
On December 04, 2019 By VC Website

According to the SSHRC Indigenous Talent Fund consultation, Indigenous post-docs and graduate students face various barriers and challenges in pursuing academic and research endeavours. For example, Balancing studies while raising a family – many graduate students are parents. Graduate SSHRC scholarships are below the poverty line. Travel is very expensive. Negotiating the challenge of validating …

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CAPS/ACSP in the NEWS
On June 20, 2019 By Chair

STATUT EN BALANCE – French language article about CAPS’ advocacy work on behalf of Canadian postdocs written by David Brosseau for Quartier L!bre (Jan 2019). Postdoctoral scholars in Canada call for better recognition, funding and career training (Dec 2018). Article written by Léo Charbonneau from University Affairs about CAPS’ 2018 Canadian Science Policy Conference panel including comments from …

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COMING SOON: 2019 Canadian National Postdoctoral Survey
On June 19, 2019 By Chair

The 2019 Canadian National Postdoctoral Survey will be launched in the coming weeks! The survey covers a wide range of topics, including demographics, salary and benefits, training needs, and career goals of current or former Canadian postdocs, including international postdocs working in Canada and Canadian postdocs working abroad. In addition to collecting valuable longitudinal data, …

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CRA WEBINAR – EMPLOYEE STATUS AND EI/CPP RULINGS FOR POSTDOCS
On June 19, 2019 By Chair

Summary: Many postdocs in Canada remain classified as ‘trainees’ rather than ’employees’ despite the spread of postdoctoral unions across the country and a number of provincial labour board rulings to the contrary. As a result, those individuals are denied access to Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan – two social security programs that many postdocs …

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Reminder: Deadline for CPP/EI Rulings relating to work in 2018 is June 30, 2019
On June 18, 2019 By Chair

This post is to remind all postdocs working in Canada about the deadline to apply for a ruling from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the purposes of gaining access to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) statutory benefits programs (i.e., a CPP/EI Ruling). The deadline to apply to the CRA for …

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Nature Launches Online Hub for Canadian Science Careers!
On March 07, 2019 By Chair

The CAPS/ACSP Executive is excited to announce the launch of a new website focused on career development for researchers in Canada: The site can be found here: https://naturecareerscanada.com/ We hope you will take a moment to bookmark it today and share this message with any friends or peers who may be interested! More information from …

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CAPS/ACSP National Health / Dental Insurance Plan – UPDATED!
On November 20, 2018 By Chair

CAPS/ACSP now offers health/dental insurance plans for our Contributing Members through Manulife’s Association Plans with Specialized Benefits Inc. acting as our insurance advisor/broker. Contributing Members have access to over 20 different Health/Dental Insurance Plans through Manulife, starting at $55/month and offering coverage related to: prescription drugs; eye exams; dental visits; massage; chiropractic; emergency transport (ambulance); …

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Canadian PhD Skills & Careers Survey – Now Open!
On September 30, 2018 By Chair

In collaboration with CAPS/ACSP, Mitacs, and Finance Montréal,  Adoc Talent Management has now launched the largest survey on the skills and professional careers of Canadian PhDs ever conducted: The PhDetectives Survey! This survey is aimed at doctoral graduates (since 1988) as well as those in the process of completing their PhD. A complementary survey is being conducted with employers …

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CAPS/ACSP Report – 2018 Canada Research Coordinating Committee Consultation
On September 22, 2018 By Chair

In July 2018, the Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) launched a national consultation requesting input from Canadian scientists and the general public regarding approaches and plans to ‘reinvigorate Canada’s support for science and position Canada as a global leader in research excellence.” CAPS/ACSP chose to participate in this consultation by focusing on the “Support for early career …

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CAPS/ACSP 2019 Pre-Budget Brief: Investing in Canada’s Postdoctoral Training System
On September 02, 2018 By Chair

With respect to advocating for postdocs at the federal level, there are few opportunities that surpass that offered by engaging in Federal Budget consultations. Towards that goal, CAPS/ACSP recently submitted a Pre-Budget Brief in advance of the 2019 Federal Budget to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance (FINA). Our brief focused on identifying …

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