FSRA releases third annual Pensions Sector Overview and Activities Report
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) releases its 2025 Ontario Pensions Sector Overview and Activities Report. The findings are based on pension plans regulated by FSRA as of December 31, 2025.
The report provides an analysis of Ontario’s workplace pension landscape, offering stakeholders valuable insights into the sector’s composition, and FSRA’s operational activities and regulatory measures.
Overall, the report finds that Ontario pensions sector remains resilient, diverse, and integral to retirement security for millions of workers and retirees. Some highlights include:
- total pension assets grew 5% from 2024
- overall pension plan membership increased slightly from 2024 to 4.8 million
- membership trends show continued diversification across pension plan types
- compliance with statutory filing requirements remains high, particularly among defined benefit plans
- FSRA is taking steps to strengthen its oversight of defined contribution plans through enhanced data collection and transparency
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FSRA continues to work on behalf of all stakeholders, including pension beneficiaries, to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for everyone.
Learn more at www.fsrao.ca.