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Shouldn't the investments be mentioned? Some of them are relevant enough to have their own article. The promotional adjectives should be eliminated. --Per W (talk) 07:35, 1 March 2020 (UTC) @Mean as custard: --Per W (talk) 16:20, 1 March 2020 (UTC)

I put the investments back but cut a lot. Per W (talk) 22:49, 2 March 2020 (UTC)

COI edit request from RachelW at OMERS

An impartial editor has reviewed the proposed edit(s) and asked the editor with a conflict of interest to go ahead and make the suggested changes.

Hello, I have a conflict of interest as I work with OMERS, and I'm requesting an edit for accuracy and neutrality in accordance with Wikipedia's COI guidelines.

Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, remove "Michael Rolland (CEO, Sponsors Corporation)"

and replace with:

"Laurie Hutchinson (CEO, Sponsors Corporation)"

Rationale:

The proposed change is done for accuracy, as Michael Rolland retired from this position and Laurie Hutchinson was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of OMERS Sponsors Corporation, effective April 18, 2022.

Source:

City of Toronto Report (citation from page 4 of the report): https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-239278.pdf

Thank you for your consideration!

RachelW at OMERS RachelW at OMERS (talk) 14:51, 1 May 2025 (UTC)

Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Do not include the link to Hutchinson's bio as an external link, but do please include it as a reference (you want to take a look at Help:Referencing for beginners). Rusalkii (talk) 04:40, 2 May 2025 (UTC)

COI edit request from RachelW at OMERS

An impartial editor has reviewed the proposed edit(s) and asked the editor with a conflict of interest to go ahead and make the suggested changes.

Hello, I have a conflict of interest as I work with OMERS, and I'm requesting two edits for accuracy and neutrality in accordance with Wikipedia's COI guidelines.

Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, under Net Income please remove "OMERS funded status on a smoothed basis was 97% in 2023" and replace with: "OMERS funded status on a smoothed basis was 98% in 2024". Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers. Source 1: Benefits and Pensions Monitor:https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/pensions/pension-plans/omers-reports-positive-returns-in-2024-as-assets-grow-to-1382bn/391423 Source 2: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/iifcbkds7nke/2ign1jtOjM61MIjilFQBWw/666fff978559befebb09d963218d07a8/OMERS_2024_Annual_Report_FINAL-ua.pdf
Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, under Total Assets, please remove: "C$128.6 billion (2023)" and replace with: "C$138.2 billion (2024)" Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers. Source 1: Benefits and Pensions Monitor:https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/pensions/pension-plans/omers-reports-positive-returns-in-2024-as-assets-grow-to-1382bn/391423 Source 2: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/iifcbkds7nke/2ign1jtOjM61MIjilFQBWw/666fff978559befebb09d963218d07a8/OMERS_2024_Annual_Report_FINAL-ua.pdf

Thank you for your consideration! RachelW at OMERS (talk) 16:05, 1 May 2025 (UTC)

RachelW at OMERS You need to use the {{edit COI}} system or nobody will see your suggestion. Theroadislong (talk) 16:27, 1 May 2025 (UTC)

Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Rusalkii (talk) 04:41, 2 May 2025 (UTC)

COI edit request from RachelW at OMERS

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

Hello, I have a conflict of interest as I work with OMERS, and I'm requesting three edits for accuracy and neutrality in accordance with Wikipedia's COI guidelines.

Proposed edit: Requesting we remove "In 2010, this fund assumed the pensions of firefighters, police officers, emergency physicians, employees of the Children's Aid Society, school employees other than teachers, public transport employees and Ontario Hydro employees." and replace with "OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario." Rationale: Emergency physicians and Ontario Hydro are not participating employers in the OMERS plan. The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers. Source 1: Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/omers-announces-15-7-net-return-and-16-4-billion-in-net-income-for-2021. Source 2: OMERS Employer List: https://assets.ctfassets.net/iifcbkds7nke/5ZooXW4SHd6GaHDp10330I/e379f10919147cbd6e33cc24d9763b51/Employer_Listing__20231231__FINAL-ua.pdf.
Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, can we please remove “Frank Ramagnano (Board chair, Sponsors Corporation)” and replace with “Max Cananzi (Board chair, Sponsors Corporation)”. Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers. Max Cananzi was elected as the Chair of the SC Board for term starting on January 1, 2025. Source 1: https://www.omers.com/max-cananzi. Source 2: Found under Q4 2024 SC Board Appointments: https://www.omers.com/sc-board-meeting-summaries
Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, can we please remove “Parent – OMERS Administration Corporation Board of Directors”. No replacement. Rationale: OMERS does not have a parent company. It is governed by two corporations (OMERS Sponsors Corporation and OMERS Administration Corporation). The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers. Source 1: https://www.omers.com/omers-governance

Thank you for your consideration! RachelW at OMERS (talk) 18:47, 12 May 2025 (UTC)

Done Ilovefood123123 (talk) 16:05, 30 May 2025 (UTC)

Thanks so much! RachelW at OMERS (talk) 13:19, 2 June 2025 (UTC)

COI edit request from RachelW at OMERS

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

Hello, I have a conflict of interest as I work with OMERS, and I'm requesting two edits for accuracy and neutrality in accordance with Wikipedia's COI guidelines.

Proposed edit: Requesting we update "As of December 31, 2024, OMERS had C$138.2 billion of assets under management, and an 8.3% investment return for the year" to "As of June 30, 2025, OMERS had C$ $140.7 billion in net assets." Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers.
Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, under Total Assets, please remove: "C$138.2 billion (2024)" and replace with: "C$140.7 billion (June 30, 2025) " Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers.

Thank you for your consideration!

~~~ RachelW at OMERS (talk) 13:39, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

Not done for now: Could you please format your citations using the "cite" button? See also WP:ILC :). Feel free to ping/rerequest when done. GoldRomean (talk) 15:39, 7 September 2025 (UTC)

No problem! Just edited now. RachelW at OMERS (talk) 14:42, 12 September 2025 (UTC)

@GoldRomean Can you please process this update now that the citation has been fixed? RachelW at OMERS (talk) 16:56, 23 January 2026 (UTC)

Thanks, but not quite—if done right, the citations should show up as smaller numbers; see the live article for examples. I've reopened your request, however, so this request is now showing up in the queue :). GoldRomean (talk) 17:52, 23 January 2026 (UTC)

Done InfernoHues (talk) 14:20, 25 January 2026 (UTC)

COI edit request from RachelW at OMERS

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

Hello, I have a conflict of interest as I work with OMERS, and I'm requesting three edits for accuracy and neutrality in accordance with Wikipedia's COI guidelines.

Proposed edit: Requesting we update "As of June 30, 2025, OMERS had C$ $140.7 billion in net assets." to "As of December 31, 2025, OMERS had C$ $145.2 billion in net assets."^[1] Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers.
Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, under Net Income, please remove: "OMERS funded status on a smoothed basis was 98% in 2024" and replace with: "OMERS funded status on a smoothed basis was 99% in 2025."^[2] Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers.
Proposed edit: In the knowledge panel, under Total Assets, please remove: "C$140.7 billion (June 30, 2025)" and replace with: "C$145.2 billion (December 31, 2025).^[3] Rationale: The proposed change is done for accuracy and to keep the page as up-to-date as possible for readers.

Thank you for your consideration!

RachelW at OMERS (talk) 20:00, 25 February 2026 (UTC)

Can take a look at this over the weekend, I have no conflict with the COI guidelines. Page me if I seem to have forgotten over a week @RachelW at OMERS Kwkintegrator (talk) 18:17, 20 March 2026 (UTC)

@Kwkintegrator Thank you! Any chance you could approve these updates this week? RachelW at OMERS (talk) 19:50, 23 March 2026 (UTC)

Made various edits. The infobox elements seemed to be inaccurate (Total Assets vs. Net assets), so selected the appropriate figures from the annual report as it's a more information-ruch source. (Yes it's a primary source, not secondary, but it's audited, and that's good enough for the claims that are being made in my mind). The smoothed funded ratio didn't quite fit and it was moved elsewhere in the document.

I have shortened the lede section, created a new financial standing section.

Have also taken the liberty of removing the verifiability tag at the top of the page, it has been there for 14 years and seems unneeded now. Have also detailed the size of the fund's shortfall (along with the 99% smoothed funded context).

If you have any disagreement with any of the direction taken, I'm happy to take a second look at anything you flag. Kwkintegrator (talk) 04:41, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

@Kwkintegrator Thank you for taking a look at this! Flagging three inaccuracies and one requested update:

Inaccuracy 1: Net Income is $8.2B (As at December 31, 2025). This is cited on page 24 of the 2025 Annual Report (the source you linked).

Inaccuracy 2: In the Financial Position section, "smoothed funding ratio" should be "smoothed funded ratio". Edit is for consistency and accuracy.

Inaccuracy 3: The final line in the Financial Position section, please edit "more than 600,000 [members]" to "more than 650,000..." This is for consistency and accuracy.

Requested update: Return "Net Assets" to Knowledge Panel and remove "Total Assets". OMERS reporting focuses on Net Assets, so for consistency amongst members and stakeholders and consistency with the content in the Financial Position section, can we please keep the metric as "Net Assets: C$145.2 billion (as at December 31, 2025)?" RachelW at OMERS (talk) 15:01, 24 March 2026 (UTC)

These all make sense. Implemented all of them. Kwkintegrator (talk) 19:11, 25 March 2026 (UTC)

Thank you! RachelW at OMERS (talk) 12:59, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

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