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.

102%

funded with a $0.2B surplus1,2

$12.8B

in net assets2

41,000+

members

5

universities

14

sector organizations

1On a smoothed and market value basis. 2As at December 31, 2024.

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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.
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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.

Investing for the Future: Brian Minns on UPP’s Approach to Responsible Investing

On the Future of Finance podcast, UPP’s Brian Minns, Managing Director of Responsible Investing discussed the role responsible investing plays in shaping a future-ready pension fund.

Explore our updated investment policies and resources

We recently updated our investment policies and published new resources about how investment exclusions work at UPP.

Building a Modern Canadian Pension Fund: UPP CIO Aaron Bennett on Purpose, Culture, and Innovation

In an interview on the Stanford Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing’s Don’t Get Fired Podcast, UPP Chief Investment Officer Aaron Bennett shared insights on what sets UPP apart in Canada’s pension landscape.

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