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Explore the OMERS Pension Plan

The OMERS defined benefit pension plan is designed to provide a reliable stream of income in retirement.

An OMERS pension can be among our members' most valuable assets. When our members retire, they receive regular pension payments that continue for the rest of their lives.

Explore Your Plan

About the Plan

Find out more about your pension plan, including an overview of how defined benefit pension plans operate, a description of the OMERS Pension Plans and their features, some facts about the Plan and recent changes.

Plan Funding

Funding is critical to the long-term sustainability of the Plan to ensure we can provide sustainable, affordable, and meaningful pensions for generations to come.

Plan Review

OMERS keeps a close eye on the pension environment and projected long-term sustainability of the Plan. The Sponsors Corporation (SC) continually assesses the long-term health of the Plan.

Why Your Plan Matters

Did you know that your OMERS pension provides tangible value beyond individual pension payments? Find out more about how this Plan matters to people and communities.

About my Pension

Your pension is an important component of your financial security in retirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Responses to frequently asked questions about the Plan.

Hear from our members

"My OMERS monthly pension cheque… I refer to that as a ticket to live, to live my true life.”

Hear from some of our active and retired members who got together for coffee and to discuss what it’s really like to retire with an OMERS plan.

Merryside members cafe video