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Oxford would like to extend our heartfelt support and deepest gratitude to the dedicated Fairmont team for ensuring the safety of guests and staff at our beloved asset. Their bravery and professionalism are truly outstanding. We are immensely thankful to the first responders and everyone who has come to aid the Jasper community during this incredibly challenging time. Your tireless efforts are deeply appreciated and have been a source of strength and inspiration for all of us. While we are immensely grateful that the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will reopen in the future, our thoughts today are with those who have experienced loss due to the wildfires.   

Do you know that July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, a global movement focused on learning and celebrating the diversity of people with disabilities? Research and learning are both a vocation and a passion for me, so thank you, Specialisterne Canada, for sharing the meaning of the disability pride flag and why it is important to #EmployDifferentThinking to create an inclusive workplace. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with my co-chair James Phanyasaeng, our exec-advisor Brandon Weening, and the leadership team of the OMERS and Oxford Properties Group DiversAbilities employee resource group to create a culture that is accessible to all employees. DiversAbilities is one of the organization's newer groups, with a growing number of members and allies. Personally, I sit in the second category, committed to building more inclusive workplaces today and tomorrow on behalf of my sons, who are both neurodiverse. Conversations like this are critical and an important tool in our mission to raise awareness and champion the diverse abilities of our colleagues. I'm proud of our growing impact, the partnerships we have built with organizations like Specialsterne and Lime Connect, and the support of our executive leaders and HR team. While our work is a year-round endeavor, I thought it would be fitting to showcase my pride this month.

Students, we’re here to #empoweryourimpact. Hear how we make that a reality with reflections from recent OMERS and Oxford Properties Group students. Thanks for sharing Angela, Darren and Emma!

The teams at OMERS serve more than 600,000 members who rely on us for a meaningful part of their retirement security. We serve them better when we attract and retain outstanding people who want to make an impact.   It's really heartening then to share that OMERS has again been recognized as a Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance: https://lnkd.in/e3Wavw74. This is the third consecutive year we've earned this recognition. In an industry that competes for talent, being lauded as a Great Place to Work reaffirms OMERS promise to empower employees.     I am a member of OMERS Finance & Strategy team and have spent more than a decade of my career here. I am also the executive sponsor of OMERS DiversAbilities employee resource group, led by Gareth Gibbins and James Phanyasaeng; I’ve seen how a strong culture, a commitment to excellence and a sense of community drives forward employee engagement and business results. I know this award is based on employee feedback. We continue to express how welcome and well-treated we feel, and that we're proud to work here. That's tough to beat.   I’m proud of the OMERS team, and I thank Blake Hutcheson, Nancy Nazer, Jonathan Simmons and the many other leaders across this great enterprise. Together, we are building a space where teammates thrive — to the benefit of our members. #empoweryourimpact #greatplacestowork

TOMORROW: Hear from Michelle J. Landon, VP of Global Corporate Real Estate and Workspace at OMERS at our Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Leveraging High-Performance Leases event! This is the last change to register for the expert presentation and panel discussing how to prioritize energy savings and emissions reduction strategies during the commercial tenant leasing cycle. A diverse range of thought-leaders will share how building owners, commercial tenants, and legal representatives can change business-as-usual to create more sustainable, efficient, and healthy offices that meet local and state regulations. Enjoy coffee, tea, and small bites while you learn best practices from the groundbreaking Decarbonizing New York City Offices (DNYO) initiative. Sign up today! Free RSVP (July 24, 9 - 10:30 am, online or at the Exchange): https://lnkd.in/ekzwvM4x Learn more about DNYO, supported by NYSERDA: https://lnkd.in/eRxPYccE

Check this out! One of OMERS Infrastructure portfolio companies just announced a new solar energy plant – now that's sustainable impact in action.

What has been a proud moment for you so far in 2024? We’ve shared a few of ours in the comments below, featuring pieces from Toronto Life Magazine, Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Financial Times and Maclean's magazine:

Let the #CommunityDays begin! Last week, about 30 members of our team spent back-to-back afternoons feeding it forward by cooking a three-course meal for the residents of Interval House. Although a small gesture on our part, we hope the meals provided comfort to families who are working to rebuild their lives. Thank you to everyone who participated – we look forward to supporting our communities further with upcoming volunteer events in New York and London.

During periods of economic uncertainty, the right partnership makes all the difference. Our unique approach to investing and bespoke approach to asset management enables us to drive value creation organically and through strategic M&A, even in the most challenging times. In a recent PE Hub article, Jonathan Mussellwhite, Head of European Private Equity, discusses our track record, partnership-first approach and outlook for private equity investing. https://lnkd.in/gE5_7y5w

Time is moving quickly. Learn more about the range of impact we've had lately, including updates on our sustainable investing, an OMERS Private Equity milestone and our Great Place to Work® Canada recognition: