OMERS Governance Transition

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.

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 legislationOpens new window 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 HousingOpens new window

Amendments to the OMERS Act, 2006

Bill 68, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes (includes proposed changes to the OMERS Act, 2006)Opens new window

Related materials

April 2025 correspondence shared by the Ontario government’s review team providing both an updateOpens new window on the 2025 Governance Reviewer's plan for consultation, and a list of FAQsOpens new window.