The Public Service Pension Plan was established in 1947. The Plan has grown over 75 years to a membership of more than 90,000 across 27 employers, $17.1 billion in Plan funds and delivers an average annual pension of nearly $20,000 to our members. I am confident that today’s Plan far exceeds the wildest expectations of its humble beginnings.
However, with growth comes much greater complexity. Modern challenges require innovative solutions and a team that can deliver these solutions.
The outcomes you will read about in this 75th Anniversary Annual Report could not have been achieved without the work of our Board of Directors, the PSPP Sponsor Board, our legislated service providers Alberta Pensions Services Corporation and Alberta Investment Management Corporation, and my colleagues at PSPP Corporation.
They also couldn’t have occurred without our employers, our members and their unions, and our stakeholders at the Alberta Treasury Board, all of whom are an integral part of the work we do to make sure our members have a future they can count on.
In this report, you will read about the governance of the Plan, Plan funding and our efforts to simplify administration and manage costs. You can also review our investment strategy and performance for 2022, as well as financial reporting for the year. Despite the negative investment returns in 2022, the plan remains well funded and in a healthy position. Finally, I welcome you to discover our outreach initiatives with both members and employers as we inform and educate our stakeholders about the benefits of PSPP as a defined benefit pension.
After 75 years, the Public Service Pension Plan has grown into a robust, very well-managed plan that provides our members secure, reliable income from retirement for the rest of their lives.
Your pension is in good hands.