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United Church of Canada Pension Plan
The United Church of Canada Pension Plan operates as a career-average defined benefit plan. Derek Hurst serves as manager. The plan supplies retirement income...
United Church of Canada Pension Plan
The United Church of Canada Pension Plan operates as a career-average defined benefit plan. Derek Hurst serves as manager. The plan supplies retirement income to staff of participating employers within the church structure. Asset deployment covers US Bulk Storage Real Estate Fund holdings in the United States and pooled Canadian real estate funds focused on mixed-use assets. Additional exposure exists through Oikocredit International in the Global South. The plan signed the UN Principles for Responsible Investment in 2017 and endorsed the Canadian Investor Statement on Climate Change. Andy Greene chairs the Investment Committee while serving as CIO of the TTC Pension Plan. Anne Soh chairs the Pension Board and holds the role of Vice President and Plan Actuary at OMERS. Katharine Preston sits on the board as Vice President of Sustainable Investing at OMERS. The plan maintains ties to United Property Resource Corporation for property decisions. Governance links to the United Church of Canada Foundation provide separation between pension operations and broader church activities.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1928
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Principals
Derek Hurst
Manager of the Pension Plan
Andy Greene
Chair of the Investment Committee
Anne Soh
Chair of the Pension Board
Katharine Preston
Board Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at United Church of Canada Pension Plan?
Derek Hurst serves as manager. Andy Greene chairs the Investment Committee. Anne Soh chairs the Pension Board.
What asset classes does the plan hold?
Holdings include industrial real estate in the United States and mixed-use real estate funds in Canada. The plan also maintains exposure through Oikocredit International.
How is the plan governed relative to the church?
Administration occurs through the General Council Office. The United Church of Canada Foundation operates as a separate vehicle.
Which responsible investment networks does the plan join?
The plan signed UN PRI in 2017. It participates in Climate Engagement Canada and holds membership in the Pension Investment Association of Canada.
Does the plan use external managers or direct holdings?
The plan commits to pooled real estate funds and maintains positions in specific vehicles such as the US Bulk Storage Real Estate Fund.
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