Social insurance

New Research in Rural Uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The CST Foundation partnered with S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD to investigate the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program.

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  • The CST Foundation partnered with S. Ashleigh Weeden, PhD to investigate the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Canada Learning Bond Program.
  • TORONTO, ON, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The CST Foundation (CST) today released new research that aims to better understand the challenges and opportunities in rural uptake of the Federal Canada Learning Bond (CLB) program.
  • While the gap in take-up of the CLB between rural and urban Canadians has grown since 2004, the reasons for this gap have never been explored.
  • "Governments across Canada, at all levels, continue to struggle to develop and implement effective rural policies and programming," said Dr. Weeden.

Data Equity Advocate Ninez A. Ponce Receives 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

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  • ATLANTA, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, distinguished public health researcher, today received the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.
  • This year's award was presented to Ponce at the annual meeting of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), along with her lecture entitled "No Equity without Data Equity."
  • The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award, first presented in 1992, recognizes a health educator who has made a substantial contribution to advancing the field of health education or health promotion through research, program development or program delivery.
  • As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Foundation's public health award programs, which include the Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

National Academy of Social Insurance Elects New Board Leadership, Adds Nationally Recognized Policy Leader to its Staff

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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“Having the opportunity to serve as Board Chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance and to be colleagues with the exceptional scholars and policymakers who work in the various areas of social insurance has been a tremendous honor,” said Renée Landers. “Sustaining the ability of the Academy to inform the public and to participate in the policy dialogue on traditional and emerging social insurance policies is important given how essential these policies and programs are to the economic security of individuals and families. I have confidence that--with Paul Van de Water, Josie Kalipeni, Douglas Holtz-Eakin joining Merrill Friedman - leading the Board at a time of staff transition--the Academy's future will thrive through excellent stewardship.”

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  • Washington, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Academy of Social Insurance is pleased to announce the election of several of the nation’s top social insurance experts to steer its Board of Directors , as well as the addition of a former longtime Board member and nationally renowned social insurance leader to its staff to increase the organization’s policy impact.
  • Van de Water is a well-respected, longtime leader on Medicare, Social Security, and health coverage.
  • “Having the opportunity to serve as Board Chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance and to be colleagues with the exceptional scholars and policymakers who work in the various areas of social insurance has been a tremendous honor,” said Renée Landers.
  • A Founding Member of the Academy, he was Vice President for Health Policy from 2005 to 2008.

National Academy of Social Insurance Welcomes Fifty-Three New Members

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Washington, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Social Insurance has announced the election of 53 distinguished experts as new Members of the Academy.

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  • Washington, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Social Insurance has announced the election of 53 distinguished experts as new Members of the Academy.
  • We are excited to engage our newest Members in the Academy’s work going forward and to support their contributions to social insurance policy.”
    U.S. social insurance programs cover people across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood and old age.
  • The Academy seeks to advance solutions to strengthen social insurance and to increase public understanding of the critical role social insurance plays in assuring economic security.
  • Newly elected Academy Members and their affiliations at the time of nomination:
    Anna Gassman-Pines, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University

Canadians can now access the new look and experience of the My Service Canada Account dashboard

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Service Canada is working to continuously improve the MSCA experience for clients so that no matter where or when they need to access it, the application works easily, seamlessly and intuitively.

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  • Service Canada is working to continuously improve the MSCA experience for clients so that no matter where or when they need to access it, the application works easily, seamlessly and intuitively.
  • Service Canada's next step in this continuous improvement is the launch of a new MSCA dashboard.
  • "I encourage Canadians to try the new My Service Canada Account dashboard, which has simpler access to payments, benefits, and services.
  • - Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech
    My Service Canada Account is a secure online portal.

Applying online for a Social Insurance Number is the quickest option for international students and workers ahead of the winter season

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Each year, Service Canada sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.

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  • Each year, Service Canada sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.
  • As international students and workers arrive, Service Canada encourages them to apply for a SIN online .
  • It is a quick and convenient option and applicants can view their SIN via My Service Canada Account within 5 days.
  • Since September 1, 2023, Service Canada held more than 280 SIN clinics and has helped more than 9,000 international students and workers.

Canada Apprentice Loans added to My Service Canada Account, improving access and service to Canadians

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Today, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced that My Service Canada Account (MSCA) will become the single point of entry to access the Canada Apprentice Loans.

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  • Today, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, announced that My Service Canada Account (MSCA) will become the single point of entry to access the Canada Apprentice Loans.
  • Current and new Canada Apprentice Loan clients will need to register or sign-in to MSCA to apply, manage or monitor their Canada Apprentice Loan.
  • When Canada Apprentice Loan clients access the Canada Apprentice Loans Service Centre website , they will be redirected to MSCA to log into their account.
  • After logging in to their MSCA account, clients can access the Canada Apprentice Loan Service Centre (CALSC) website, where they can view the balance and status of their loans.

Did you know that there are business services that can make it faster and easier for you to meet your tax obligations?

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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You can find me on the Canada.ca/CRA webpage where I can answer questions about your business and other tax-related matters.

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  • You can find me on the Canada.ca/CRA webpage where I can answer questions about your business and other tax-related matters.
  • From April to July 2023, I was asked just over 854,000 questions in English and 156,000 questions in French.
  • When you're running a business, certain activities will require you to have a business number (BN) or program account.
  • For more information about My Business Account and how to access it, go to

National Academy of Social Insurance Releases New Report on Older Workers in Physically Demanding Jobs

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Washington, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the nonpartisan National Academy of Social Insurance (“the Academy”) released a major new report finding that Older Workers in Physically Challenging Jobs Need Stronger Social Insurance Supports .

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  • Washington, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the nonpartisan National Academy of Social Insurance (“the Academy”) released a major new report finding that Older Workers in Physically Challenging Jobs Need Stronger Social Insurance Supports .
  • The U.S. social insurance infrastructure–Social Security retirement and disability benefits, Unemployment Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation–provides critical protection against poverty and hardship.
  • The Task Force’s report identifies more than two dozen policy options to strengthen U.S. social insurance supports and better support these older workers.
  • Members of the Task Force on Older Workers’ Retirement Security:
    Since the National Academy of Social Insurance was founded in 1986, it has provided rigorous inquiry and insights into the functioning of our nation’s social insurance programs—Social Security, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation.

Canadians can now view their Social Insurance Number online

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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As part of these modernization efforts, Service Canada has improved the online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to allow anyone with an account to view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) securely online.

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  • As part of these modernization efforts, Service Canada has improved the online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to allow anyone with an account to view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) securely online.
  • Applying for and viewing your Social Insurance Number online removes the need to go in-person to a Service Canada Centre and gives clients the flexibility of applying online at their convenience.
  • Service Canada will process the Social Insurance Number within five business days if the online application is complete with all required documents.
  • Once the application is processed, the Social Insurance Number will show up on the client's MSCA.