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UPP welcomes new plan participants
On January 1, 2026, Wilfrid Laurier University became the sixth university to join University Pension Plan, extending UPP coverage to eligible faculty, staff and affiliated organizations.
UPP announces inflation protection increase for 2026
Members received a 1.49% adjustment to the UPP portion of pensions in pay, helping retirement income keep pace with rising costs.
UPP delivered a 10.3% return and sustained growth in 2024
The Plan remained fully funded with a surplus throughout continued market volatility, reinforcing long-term financial strength.
Ontario advances new measures to support DC-to-JSPP conversions
The province adopted recommendations advanced by UPP, strengthening the retirement system and expanding access to secure pension arrangements.
102%
funded with a $0.2B surplus1,2
$12.8B
in net assets2
44,000+
members
6
universities
18
sector organizations
1On a smoothed and market value basis. 2As at December 31, 2024.
Designed to bring members a secure, stable pension for life
Our commitment is to protect the security and sustainability of members’ pensions while providing service excellence.
A purpose-driven investment strategy
Our investment program has one goal – to deliver secure, stable pension income to our members today and tomorrow. We invest with sustainable pension security at the core of all we do.
Open to all organizations in Ontario’s university sector
Join the pension plan custom-built for Ontario’s university sector. We can accommodate a wide array of past and present plan types–even those without a prior plan.
As we approach the end of 2025, Barb Zvan, UPP’s President and CEO, reflects on a year of purpose and progress for UPP.
UPP’s Barbara Zvan has been named the 2025 CEO of the Year by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) as part of its annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), which celebrate leadership, innovation, and impact across Ontario’s business community.
Celebrating a year in which our workplace culture, total rewards, and forward-thinking policies were acknowledged among the region’s best.