The Pension Blueprint

OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson returns to The Pension Blueprint to share his perspective on navigating global economic and political uncertainty, the importance of diversification and long-term thinking, and why OMERS is seeing greater investment opportunities here in Canada. He also discusses the value of a defined benefit pension in uncertain times and how OMERS remains focused on delivering its pension promise for members today and for generations to come.

The Pension Blueprint podcast is back for a fourth season, and this time we’re exploring how people experience money, work, retirement and purpose differently. We dig deep into how Gen Z can start saving for the future while establishing a career and paying bills, what the future of retirement looks like – particularly for women, what OMERS and other pension plans around the world are learning as we modernize to better serve tomorrow’s members, and more! Watch the trailer and look out for the first episode dropping September 15 with insights from OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson on long-term decision-making in a changing world.

Chris Hayle, Manager of the Pension Education & Relationship Management team at OMERS, brings members through a comprehensive journey to understanding the nuts and bolts of their pension. This episode is part of a bonus package, all about the nuts and bolts of your OMERS pension and retirement plan. These episodes are a great starting point for new members – and for longtime members, it’s an excellent way to stay up to date on the core components of your pension.

Craig Worden, President and CIO of Pollara Strategic Insights, unpacks the results of the Pollara survey on holistic retirement planning. This episode is part of a bonus package, all about the nuts and bolts of your OMERS pension and retirement plan. These episodes are a great starting point for new members – and for longtime members, it’s an excellent way to stay up to date on the core components of your pension.

From phishing scams to data breaches, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. In this conversation, we break down the basics of data privacy, explain how OMERS protects your personal data and provide concrete steps you can take to protect your own information. This episode is part of a bonus package, all about the nuts and bolts of your OMERS pension and retirement plan. These episodes are a great starting point for new members – and for longtime members, it’s an excellent way to stay up to date on the core components of your pension.

Michael Hill, Executive Vice President and Global Head of OMERS Infrastructure, explains how infrastructure investments in Canada are generating steady, long-term returns that are crucial to fulfilling the pension promise.* *This presentation is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase interests in any investment, fund or product. Any reliance by the recipient upon this presentation is at the recipient’s own risk. Read the full disclaimer .

In this episode, we are joined by Veronica Maggisano, Vice President of Development at Oxford Properties Group – the real estate arm of OMERS, operating on a global scale. Veronica brings us through transformative real estate projects, building inclusive, innovative cities with the future in mind.

Two powerhouse personal finance experts, Jessica Moorhouse and Kristine Beese, join us to discuss tangible steps individuals of all ages can take to secure their financial future.

In this episode, we explore how OMERS is leveraging AI – from modernizing pension operations to investing in AI startups that are building the tools of tomorrow, and what this means for members: smarter service, better protection and a more responsive pension experience.

What is the gender pension gap? We sat down with Kadie Philp, Commissioner and CAO of the Ontario Pay Equity Commission, to better understand it, and how to begin to close it. Kadie calls on a multi-stakeholder approach and goes back as far as the invention of the plow to explain her analysis. For more information on Kadie Philp’s work, visit: https://payequity.gov.on.ca/home-2022/

With financial advice spreading fast on social media, it's tough to know what's credible. In this episode, seasoned financial experts from different generations discuss relevant financial building blocks to help you avoid falling for dangerous TikTok trends.

We welcome back OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson for his third appearance on the podcast. This time, he offers his perspective on OMERS in the face of global economic and political turbulence, and why a strong pension fund matters to every Canadian.

The Pension Blueprint podcast is back for a third season, where we dig deeper into issues that impact all of us and ask bigger questions facing our members and shaping retirement. How is OMERS navigating economic uncertainty? What role does your pension play in affordable housing? How can women take control of their retirement future? And how can younger Canadians spot real financial advice amidst viral TikTok trends? Watch the trailer and look out for the first episode releasing September 10, featuring OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson as he shares what’s ahead for 2030 — and why a strong, sustainable pension matters for all Canadians.

OMERS top economist weighs in on emerging trends across the pension landscape and offers insights on what a reimagined idea of retirement might look like in 10, 20 or even 50 years from now.

Satish Rai, an OMERS senior advisor, and Joanne Sutton, a seminar facilitator from MROO, share what their lives look like now that their main careers are behind them – including how to reimagine retirement.

Host Jackie DeSouza talks to journalist and personal finance expert, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, about the best tips when saving for retirement later in life, plus how to get back on track after a major life event.

Wondering how your pension works? You’re not alone. We posed some of the top questions we receive to a pension expert and invited two OMERS members to share their firsthand experiences as well.

Martin Diokno, a pension educator at OMERS, tackles the big questions around planning for retirement in mid-life when there are so many other financial pressures vying for our attention.

OMERS Chief Pension Officer, Celine Chiovitti, and Chief Human Resources Officer, Nancy Nazer, take a closer look at why women are retiring with less and how OMERS is approaching the gender pension gap.

OMERS Chief Pension Officer Celine Chiovitti speaks to Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald from the National Institute on Ageing about the crucial decision of when to start collecting CPP payments.