2026 ASA Outstanding Statistical Application Award winners Augustine Wigle and Audrey Béliveau
The SSC congratulates members Augustine Wigle (Wilfrid Laurier University) and Audrey Béliveau (University of Waterloo) for winning the 2026 ASA Outstanding Statistical Application Award for their paper "Estimating methane emissions from the upstream oil and gas industry using a multi-stage framework", published in JRSS-A (available open access).
In Memoriam: Agnes Herzberg (1938-2026)
Agnes Herzberg died in Kingston, Ontario on June 2, 2026, at the age of 87. She made wide-ranging and remarkable contributions as a researcher, a promoter of statistics, science and public policy, a patron of the arts, and in professional service. In 1991-92 she served as the Statistical Society of Canada’s first female president.
Mary Thompson named to Order of Canada
Mary Thompson, O.C.
Waterloo, Ontario
"Mary Thompson has transformed statistical science through advances in survey methodology and public policy research. This University of Waterloo professor made major contributions to the International Tobacco Control Project, advised national agencies and helped found the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute. She also champions women in the mathematical and statistical sciences."
Eric Rancourt and Dehan Kong named 2026 ASA Fellows
The SSC congratulates members Eric Rancourt (Statistics Canada) and Dehan Kong (University of Toronto) for being named 2026 ASA Fellows. To achieve this prestigious designation, they have made outstanding contributions to statistical science in research, education, industry, government, or service to the ASA and the broader profession. Congratulations, Eric and Dehan!
In Memoriam: Irwin Guttman
The SSC extends our deepest sympathy to the family and colleagues of Irwin Guttman.
2026 SSC Annual Meeting registration is closed
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Applications for CANSSI's Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships are now open
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GivingTuesday
As GivingTuesday approaches, the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC) is thrilled to extend an invitation to all our members, partners, and friends to join us in a day dedicated to giving back.
GivingTuesday, occurring on December 2, 2025, is a global movement that resonates deeply with our mission: to advance the understanding, application, and impact of statistics for a better society.
Here's how you can be part of this meaningful day:
Congratulations to SSC President, Erica Moodie on being named a Fellow of the American Statistical Association.
For a list of all new Fellows of the American Statistical Association, see https://www.amstat.org/news-listing/2025/04/21/asa-recognizes-2025-founders-and-fellows