CAPS/ACSP in the NEWS
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 …
COMING SOON: 2019 Canadian National Postdoctoral Survey
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, …
CRA WEBINAR – EMPLOYEE STATUS AND EI/CPP RULINGS FOR POSTDOCS
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 …
Reminder: Deadline for CPP/EI Rulings relating to work in 2018 is June 30, 2019
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 …
Nature Launches Online Hub for Canadian Science Careers!
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 …
Discount Home & Auto Insurance for Contributing Members!
CAPS/ACSP is proud to announce that the Contributing Members & Affiliates Program now includes discount Home & Auto Insurance plans from The Co-operators! Save up to 40%* on your home and auto insurance! Substantial savings compared to Canadian university alumni plans! “The Co-operators insurance plans for CAPS/ACSP Contributing Members offered me the same coverage as …
Help support CAPS/ACSP by getting a home/auto insurance quote by December 31st, 2018!
From now until December 31st, 2018, the Co-operators group will donate $10 to CAPS/ACSP for every Active or Alumni Member (i.e., current/former Canadian postdocs) who requests a quote for home/auto insurance! All quotes are free and without obligation, and whether or not you decide to enroll in an insurance plan with the Co-operators, CAPS/ACSP will …
CAPS/ACSP National Health / Dental Insurance Plan – UPDATED!
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); …
2019 CAPS/ACSP Executive Election – Nomination deadline extended to Nov 24th
At present there are 5 seats on the Executive that still lack nominees for the upcoming election (see below). As such, we are extending the nomination period and opening up nominations (self or otherwise) for Alumni Members (former postdocs within 1-2 years of their last postdoc contract). The deadline for nominations is now Saturday, November 24 at …