End of year message from UPP President Barbara Zvan

As we come to the end of this eventful year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of our strides at UPP, the work ahead in 2023, and what it means for our members.
Inflation protection for pensions in pay for 2023

Important update for retired members, survivors, and dependents receiving pensions under UPP.
Update on Climate Action Plan implementation

Learn more about recent progress on UPP’s Climate Action Plan.
Barbara Zvan named Canada’s CEO of the Year and Corporate Citizen of the Year by Globe and Mail’s Report on Business

UPP”s President and CEO Barbara Zvan recognized for exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions in the Canadian business realm.
UPP welcomes Brian Gill as Chief Technology Officer

News UPP is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Gill as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective December 2022. As CTO, Brian will oversee the teams responsible for UPP’s strategic initiatives, technology infrastructure, data analytics, and business intelligence. “As a modern and growing organization, it’s crucial our systems and technology work in tandem to boost […]
UPP joins the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance

Membership affirms Climate Action Plan commitment.
UPP Selects Vitech’s V3locity to Administer New Integrated Pension System

New centralized system will provide employers and members with easy, secure access to tools and information
UPP launches roadmap to net zero portfolio emissions by 2040, reports on 2021 Year

UPP releases a Climate Action Plan in conjunction with its first Annual Report
UPP Welcomes Chief Engagement & Strategy Officer and Senior Director, Engagement

Today marks another important milestone for UPP, with the arrival of the Plan’s Chief Engagement & Strategy Officer, Kathy Johnson, and Senior Director of Engagement, Andrew Naples.
UPP statement on the crisis in Ukraine and Russian investment

UPP is deeply concerned about the hostile events unfolding in Ukraine and the impact on the Ukrainian people. Our Trustee, Alan Jette, and CEO, Barb Zvan, were among the business leaders to issue an open letter to the Government of Canada in support of stricter sanctions against Russia and its leaders, and stronger humanitarian efforts on the ground and for those seeking asylum.