UPP Commends Federal Progress on Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard urged to disclose a clear, competitive emissions-reduction strategy
Shareholder proposal calls for a more comprehensive and credible GHG reduction strategy across the retailer’s operations, energy use, and supply chain.
Aaron Bennett named one of Canada’s Best Executives by Globe and Mail’s Report on Business
Aaron Bennett, Chief Investment Officer of the University Pension Plan (UPP), has been selected as one of The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine’s 2025 Best Executives.
UPP announces inflation protection increase for 2025
Important update for UPP pensioners, survivors, and dependents in pay.