OMERS Governance Transition
OMERS governance structure is in transition following legislation passed by the Ontario government and informed by the 2024/2025 governance review as outlined below. As this transition progresses, we will continue to provide updates here.
With the unanimous recommendation of the OMERS Administration Corporation (AC) Board, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has reappointed George Cooke as Chair of the OMERS AC Board for a further three-year term, effective April 15, 2026.
In keeping with the Minister’s Order Ordering the wind-up of the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC), an administrator has been appointed to manage the wind-up of the SC with the oversight of the SC Board.
OMERS Governance Review
In 2024, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing initiated a review of OMERS governance. This was the first review since 2012. Robert Poirier, the Special Advisor appointed to conducted the review, released his report on November 5, 2025. The Ontario government subsequently passed legislation that amends the OMERS Act, 2006.
Below you will find links to materials that provided context on the review and the subsequent amendments to the OMERS Act, 2006.
The report of the Special Advisor on OMERS governance review
2025 OMERS Governance Review, Final Report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
2025 SC Annual Report
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