Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

From: Department of Finance Canada

News release

October 3, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, transparent and merit-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.

In keeping with this commitment, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the appointment of Gillian Denham to the Board of Directors of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the reappointment of Barry Perry to the Board. Both appointments are set for a term of three years, effective September 25, 2025.

Quick facts

  • The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a social insurance plan that provides a monthly retirement pension to contributors, and covers virtually all workers in Canada, except Quebec, which administers its own plan. 

    • CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that invests the assets of the CPP not currently needed to pay pension, disability, and survivor benefits.
    • Operating at arm’s length from government, CPP Investments is responsible for prudently investing CPP investment funds in a diversified portfolio of assets to serve the best interests of CPP contributors and beneficiaries. 
    • Directors of CPP Investments are selected by the federal government in consultation with participating provincial governments. 

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