University Pension Plan (UPP) welcomes new plan participants 

On January 1, 2026, University Pension Plan (UPP) welcomed new plan participants, including Wilfrid Laurier University as the sixth university to join the plan, along with Laurier’s eligible faculty and staff and affiliated organizations. UPP also welcomed the staff of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Faculty Association. 

“We are delighted to welcome our newest members to UPP. We extend our sincere thanks to leadership of the joining organizations, as well as our partners, staff and Joint Sponsors for their role in making this possible. We look forward to supporting our new members and continuing to deliver on our purpose to bring greater retirement peace of mind to the university sector.”

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Barbara Zvan

President and Chief Executive Officer, University Pension Plan

By joining UPP, members gain access to the advantages of a jointly sponsored defined benefit pension plan, offering secure, predictable retirement income for life, dedicated member services, and the collective strength of more than 44,000 members across Ontario’s university sector.

UPP’s growing employer community supports the Plan’s long-term stability, enhances portability across participating institutions, and reflects the sector’s shared interest in secure, reliable retirement income.

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Kelly Conlon
Managing Director, Strategic Communications and External Relations
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