OSFI welcomes Laurence Frappier as Chief Actuary

OSFI welcomes Laurence Frappier as Chief Actuary

News release - Ottawa - October 1, 2026

Laurence Frappier, Chief Actuary

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is pleased to announce that Laurence Frappier has assumed the role of Chief Actuary, effective today. Ms. Frappier's appointment was announced by Superintendent Peter Routledge in June 2026.

As Chief Actuary, Ms. Frappier is responsible for preparing actuarial reports on key social security programs, including the Canada Pension Plan, as well as pension and benefits plans for federal public servants and other federal plan members.

Through its independent actuarial analysis, the Office of the Chief Actuary helps Parliament, governments and Canadians understand the long-term financial outlook of major public programs. Ms. Frappier will carry forward the Office's longstanding commitment to independence, impartiality, professional excellence and transparent reporting, while ensuring its work continues to respond to an evolving demographic and economic environment.

Ms. Frappier joined the Office of the Chief Actuary in 2011 after spending 15 years in private pension consulting. Prior to her appointment, she served as Senior Director, leading a team responsible for preparing actuarial reports and studies and providing actuarial and advisory services related to the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security Program, Employment Insurance as well as other programs. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in Canada's retirement income system, including its design, financing, and coverage.

Ms. Frappier holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the Université de Montréal and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Laurence's expertise, leadership and longstanding contributions to the Office of the Chief Actuary make her exceptionally well suited for this role. Her work will help ensure Canadians continue to benefit from trusted actuarial analysis that supports informed decision-making and confidence in important public programs.