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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (operating as CPP Investments) is an independent Canadian Crown corporation established by the Canada Pension Plan...
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (operating as CPP Investments) is an independent Canadian Crown corporation established by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act in 1997 to invest the assets of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) on behalf of more than 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. Its legislated mandate is to maximize returns without undue risk of loss, taking into account factors that may affect the funding of the CPP, while operating at arm's length from government. Headquartered in Toronto with global offices, CPP Investments manages a diversified portfolio across public equities, private equity, real assets (including real estate and infrastructure), credit, and fixed income. As of March 31, 2026 (fiscal year-end), net assets of the Fund reached C$793.3 billion, up from C$714.4 billion the prior year, reflecting net income of C$56.9 billion and a one-year net return of 7.8%, with a 10-year annualized net return of 8.8% (per official fiscal 2026 results release and F2026 Annual Report). The organization emphasizes long-term, patient capital deployment, risk management, and sustainable investing considerations integrated into its processes. Governance is provided by an independent Board of Directors, with professional management executing the investment strategy to support the long-term sustainability of the CPP.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1997
AUM
$565B (Mar 31 2026)
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
One Queen Street East, Suite 2500, Toronto, ON M5C 2W5, Canada
Additional offices
New York, NY, United States · London, United Kingdom · Hong Kong · Luxembourg · Mumbai, India · São Paulo, Brazil · San Francisco, CA, United States · Sydney, Australia
Principals
John Graham
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dean Connor
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Edwin D. Cass
Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Kristina Fanjoy
Senior Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
Priti Singh
Senior Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer
Maximilian Biagosch
Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Real Assets & Head of Europe
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary mandate of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board?
To invest CPP assets to achieve a maximum rate of return without undue risk of loss, helping ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan for current and future generations of Canadians.
What were the Fund's net assets as of the most recent fiscal year-end?
C$793.3 billion as of March 31, 2026, reflecting a net increase of C$78.9 billion during fiscal 2026.
When was CPP Investments established and by what authority?
It was established in 1997 as an independent Crown corporation under the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (S.C. 1997, c. 40) by an Act of Parliament.
Where is CPP Investments headquartered and does it have international presence?
Headquarters are in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (One Queen Street East, Suite 2500), with additional offices in major global financial centers including Hong Kong, London, New York, and others.
Who leads CPP Investments?
John Graham serves as President & Chief Executive Officer, supported by a Senior Management Team and overseen by a Board of Directors chaired by Dean Connor.
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