Stories from the OMERS Community
Frederick Biro Reflects on Two Decades-Plus Involvement with OMERS Governance
February 2, 2023
Frederick Biro retired from the OMERS Sponsors Corporation Board of Directors after more than 20 years of service with both that board, and with the OMERS Administration Corporation Board of Directors. Learn more
In honour of Constable Northrup and Constable Russell
October 12, 2022
We are grieving the tragic deaths of Constables Devon Northrup and Morgan Russell of the South Simcoe Police Service, who were recently killed in the line of duty. Learn more
In honour of Constable Hong
September 13, 2022
Like so many, we are saddened by the sudden and tragic death of Constable Andrew Hong of the Toronto Police Service, who was senselessly killed in the line of duty yesterday. Learn more
In Memoriam – Darcie Beggs OMERS AC Board Member
January 28, 2022
OMERS wishes to express its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Darcie Beggs. Learn more
More sustainable investing news!
January 28, 2022
Most recent OMERS direct investment in renewable energy now complete, and Leeward collaborates with Verizon. Learn more
Giving back to our communities
December 21, 2021
Sharing some lovely stories about our people doing ‘One Good Thing’ in their community this month. Learn more
Workplace and people awards
December 17, 2021
Two workplace awards this month, plus Nan Chen recognized as a future leader in Canada’s finance industry. Learn more
Some exciting sustainable investing news!
December 8, 2021
Our commitment to a Net Zero 2050 emissions goal, and Blake’s new appointment with the Investor Leadership Network. Learn more
Playing our part
October 29, 2021
As world leaders meet in the UK for the COP26 climate change summit this weekend, learn more about our own sustainability work underway. Learn more
Another investment into renewable energy
October 22, 2021
This week we announced our third investment in Australia, into renewable energy firm Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia. Learn more
A Message of Thanks!
October 8, 2021
Have a great long weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving from Blake and all of us at OMERS! Learn more
Helping clean our communities
October 1, 2021
As tenants of One Raffles Quay North Tower in Singapore, our colleagues from the OMERS Asia office brought Purpose@Work to life last month by joining forces with Raffles Quay Asset Management and the By The Bay community for a beach clean-up at Changi Beach. Learn more
What a September!
September 24, 2021
Leadership awards for two colleagues; working with The Globe; our latest insights on health tech. Learn more
Supporting new Alzheimer’s Disease research
September 10, 2021
Evidation – a US investment since earlier this year – announced over the summer an exciting new partnership to investigate the usefulness of remotely collecting digital data to detect and monitor the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Learn more
Our new collaboration on AI
August 27, 2021
Our work with the Vector Institute will enable us to more fully explore and act on opportunities to innovate and lead for the future. Learn more
Spotlight on Inmar Intelligence
August 20, 2021
One of our US investments receives three awards and recognitions this month for their employee experience and sustainability commitments. Learn more
OMERS investments in the news
August 12, 2021
We wanted to share some exciting investment stories from over the last few weeks, covering India, Europe and innovative companies in North America. Learn more
Get to know our people!
July 30, 2021
Our people come to work every day to deliver our pension promise to you. We wanted to shine a light on two colleagues and the CEO of a US investment. Learn more
How one of our Ontario investments is supporting vaccination rollout
July 9, 2021
We’re so proud of Bruce Power – which has been one of our Ontario investments since 2003 – and their collaboration to support the provincial vaccination rollout. Learn more
In honour of Constable Northrup
July 6, 2021
As many of you are now aware, Constable Jeffrey Northrup of the Toronto Police Service was tragically and senselessly killed in the line of duty late last week. Constable Northrup was not just a member of the OMERS pension plan, he was a member of the OMERS family. Learn More
What are we up to in Asia-Pacific? Here’s a short update
June 11, 2021
Ever wonder what we are up to in Asia-Pacific? Perhaps you have heard our CEO Blake Hutcheson and other leaders speak about our interest in the region? We want to share a short update because we’re excited about a range of opportunities there and the potential for these to generate value for members. Learn More
One of our US investments goes carbon neutral
June 4, 2021
Aledade is a US firm in which we’ve owned a stake since last year. The company provides tools and resources to primary care physicians across the US to help improve outcomes for patients. Learn More
Our UK investment recognized for diversity & inclusion!
May 12, 2021
Thames Water ranked in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women, which is one of the UK’s most prestigious and well-established listings of employers striving for gender equality in the workplace. Learn More
Honouring Our Members
March 18, 2021
OMERS employees around the world take sincere pride in serving the people who serve our communities. With that spirit in mind, we were thrilled when MLSE and the Toronto Maple Leafs, in partnership with Toronto Fire, Toronto Police and Toronto Paramedic Services marked the annual First Responders Awareness Night game on Friday, March 12. Learn More
OMERS Companies Working to Make a Difference
As an OMERS member you can be proud of the companies your pension plan owns. Amidst this global health crisis, our portfolio companies spanning real estate, infrastructure, private equity and ventures, are hard at work supporting people and communities around the world in the fight against COVID-19. Discover their stories