OMERS generated a net investment return of 4.8 percent, a gain of $6.9 billion, during the first half of 2026. Net assets for the defined benefit pension plan totaled $151.6 billion as of June 30, 2026.
Public equities led contributions across the portfolio, according to OMERS Chief Financial and Strategy Officer Jonathan Simmons. Currency tailwinds added a net 1.4 percent to total returns.
President and CEO Blake Hutcheson said the pension plan had a strong start to 2026, with a disciplined approach and diversified portfolio delivering solid returns despite a complex global environment.
The plan has added more than $78 billion to its assets over the last 10 years. OMERS invested an additional $1 billion into Canadian equities during the first six months of 2026, and Hutcheson said he is committed to adding at least $10 billion in new Canadian investments over the next five years.
OMERS serves 665,000 active, deferred and retired members across Ontario, including employees from municipalities, school boards, transit systems, electrical utilities and emergency services. The fund operates globally, with teams in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Singapore.
