UPP member survey response period extended to Jan 21, 2022
News UPP Member Survey Part One: Member ExperienceThe window to complete UPP’s Member Survey Part One: Member Experience has been extended until January 21, 2022. The anonymous survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and can be found here. UPP Member Experience Town HallsIn November 2021, we hosted two virtual member town halls on the future of member […]
An end of year message from UPP President Barbara Zvan
News 2021 was a year of great significance for many, and for us at UPP. While the pandemic certainly brought – and continues to bring – its challenges, I saw the UPP community and world at large adapt, connect, overcome and band together in incredible ways. Just six months ago, more than a decade’s worth […]
UPP’s new proxy voting policy now live
UPP has released its first-ever Proxy Voting Policy.
UPP Welcomes Omo Akintan as Chief People Officer
News UPP is proud to announce the appointment of Omo Akintan as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective February 2022. As CPO, Omo will be responsible for all aspects of UPP’s people strategy, including performance management, talent development and acquisition, employee engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She will also play a key role in […]
UPP engagement on member experience and responsible investing
We are at a crucial stage—building our long-term foundations, exploring our pension support and member engagement approach, and further defining our investment roadmap.
A conversation with CEO, Barbara Zvan, on sustainable finance and COP26
This article is the first of a new interview series, Meet the Team. Each month, we’ll spotlight a member of UPP’s Executive Leadership Team, with five questions about their story, career and perspectives on timely topics.
WATCH: UPP shares legal journey to launch at 2021 Canadian Pension Counsel Peer Forum
This week marked the virtual 2021 Canadian Pension Counsel Peer Forum, co-hosted by Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan – HOOPP and OPTrust.
UPP signs RIA Statement on Climate Change, joins call for increased climate accountability
Today, the Responsible Investment Association issued its new Canadian Investor Statement on Climate Change. UPP is a proud signatory, alongside 35 other Canadian institutional investors and financial institutions representing more than $5.5 trillion in assets under management.
Climate Engagement Canada launches with UPP as a founding participant
Responsible investing has been part of UPP’s DNA from day one. Today, we’re proud to announce another step in our responsible investing journey and Canada’s transition to net zero— with the launch of Climate Engagement Canada (CEC) and our role as a Founding Participant.
UPP to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. UPP will be taking time to pause, reflect, and honour the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools.