Interaction – October 2026
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Breaking News 
Martine Irman re-appointed to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
TORONTO, September 1, 2026—On behalf of the Executive and Board of Governors of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF), President Nathan Core is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Martine Irman to the Board of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) for a second three-year term commencing January 1, 2027. Martine Irman is a seasoned …
Waterloo teacher elected OTF President
TORONTO, August 26, 2026—The Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) Board of Governors elected Waterloo teacher, Nathan Core, as the 83rd President of OTF at its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Core previously served as OTF’s 79th President in 2022–2023. Core began teaching internationally in 2007 before joining the Waterloo Region District School Board in …
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan valuation to be filed
On March 10, 2026, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (the Plan) released its results for 2025. For a thirteenth consecutive year, the Plan is fully funded and shows a preliminary funding surplus of $31.2 billion (as of January 1, 2026). Read the Communiqué
Appointment of the next Chair of the Board of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
TORONTO, July 16, 2026—Chris Cowley, President of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF), representing one of the joint sponsors of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), announces the appointment of Cathryn (Cathy) Cranston as the next Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2027. Cranston will assume the role when current Board Chair Stephen (Steve) McGirr’s …