University Pension Plan welcomes two new participating employers
May 1, 2026
UPP now serves members across six universities and 21 sector organizations.
Understanding your perspectives: UPP’s 2026 member survey
April 29, 2026
From May 19 to June 9, UPP invites members to take part in the 2026 member survey. Your input helps inform how we evolve our communications, resources, and services to better meet your needs.
UPP marks national Pension Awareness Week with emphasis on the value of strong pension coverage
February 20, 2026
New research reinforces the value of strong workplace pensions, and the role expending access plays in strengthening retirement confidence.
Schroders Capital & UPP form strategic partnership in European logistics and industrial real estate
February 3, 2026
Partnership brings together long-term capital and sector expertise to support stable, long-term outcomes.
University Pension Plan (UPP) welcomes new plan participants
January 5, 2026
UPP welcomes Wilfrid Laurier University as its sixth member institution.
UPP Commends Federal Progress on Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
December 18, 2025
University Pension Plan (UPP) welcomes the Government of Canada’s funding to advance a voluntary, made-in-Canada green and transition taxonomy.
2025 end of year message
December 11, 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, Barb Zvan, UPP’s President and CEO, reflects on a year of purpose and progress for UPP.
UPP named one of the GTA’s Top Employers for 2026
December 2, 2025
UPP has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026 by Mediacorp. This annual competition celebrates organizations whose workplace culture, total rewards programs and forward-thinking policies set them apart.
UPP’s Climate Action Plan: Progress and Highlights from 2025
December 1, 2025
UPP remains focused on advancing our Climate Action Plan (CAP), which targets net-zero portfolio emissions by 2040 or sooner.
UPP announces inflation protection increase for 2026
December 1, 2025
UPP is increasing the UPP portion of pensions in pay by 1.49% on January 1, 2026.
Ontario Moves to Enable DC-to-JSPP Conversions
November 6, 2025
This represents a significant advancement for retirement security and a meaningful step toward expanding access to defined benefit pensions across the province.
Barbara Zvan Named CEO of the Year at the 2025 Ontario Business Achievement Awards
November 6, 2025
UPP’s Barbara Zvan has been named the 2025 CEO of the Year by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) as part of its annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs), which celebrate leadership, innovation, and impact across Ontario’s business community.