Desjardins Group Pension Plan
A DGPP acquisition recognized at the REX Awards
July 03, 2026
The acquisition of 70 York Street, in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, received Investment Deal of the Year and Office Deal of the Year honours at the 24th Annual Real Estate Excellence (REX) Awards. The transaction was completed jointly by the Desjardins Group Pension Plan (DGPP) and Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM).
The REX Awards recognize excellence, leadership and innovation across the commercial real estate industry.
“This recognition highlights the investment expertise and discipline of the DGPP and DGAM teams, as well as their ability to identify strategic opportunities in the long-term interest of plan participants.”
Dominic Poulin
Head of Real Assets, DGPP
These awards underscore the quality of the transaction completed by DGPP and DGAM, as well as their commitment to investing in high-quality assets. They also reflect the expertise involved in identifying and executing investments that create long-term value for plan participants.
To learn more about this transaction, read our article Strategic acquisition in the heart of Toronto.
About the Desjardins Group Pension Plan (DGPP)
The DGPP is the pension plan for Desjardins Group employees. It is a defined benefit pension plan with more than 89,000 plan participants and beneficiaries. As at December 31, 2025, the Plan’s net assets totaled $18.6 billion, making it one of the largest private pension plans in Canada.