Having access to a financially secure retirement has a significant impact on the wellbeing of our members. Research has shown that in addition to the financial security to the individual, defined benefit pensions provide a measurable, positive impact on the physical and mental health of members, as well as on the social and economic health of the communities in which we live and work. This makes defined benefit pension plans, like OMERS, essential.
More recent research also demonstrates the importance of planning and the opportunity that non-retired Ontarians have to plan for their ideal retirement.
Towards your best retirement – the importance of a plan
Retired and non-retired Ontarians were asked about their views on retirement and their thoughts on planning for this stage of life.
Healthy Outcomes
OMERS reflections on a new report by The National Institute on Ageing looking at the impact of a secure and stable income in retirement on health.
Generating Impact Across Ontario
Our research with the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA) brings to light a range of economic and social benefits lined to retirement savings and a secure retirement income.