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New research demonstrates OMERS “stability dividend”

February 23, 2026

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52% Higher life satisfaction for OMERS retirees compared to the general population

New data from the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA) shows OMERS added $15.3 billion to Ontario’s GDP in 2025 and its activities benefitted 1 in 11 households, confirming its importance to the province’s economy.

Yet the study also found that that OMERS retirees report significantly high levels of life satisfaction, financial security and overall well‑being, a difference researchers describe as the “stability dividend.”

Read more about this positive impact across the province.