Omers Sees 4.8% Return in First Half, Led by US Dollar and Stocks

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (Omers) has reported a solid return of 4.8% in the first half of 2026, thanks to the strength of the US dollar and rising stock market.

According to Chief Executive Officer Blake Hutcheson, Omers had 'a pleasing start to 2026' despite an increasingly complex global dynamic.

The pension's gains amount to C$6.9 billion ($5 billion), a notable achievement in these uncertain times.