The Co-operative Superannuation Society (CSS) Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Alt Hotel in Saskatoon, SK.

Information session

An information session was held the evening before the CSS Annual Meeting, featuring a fireside chat with Executive Director Martin McInnis and Derek Bissonnette, who CSS was pleased to formally introduce to delegates as the new Director, Investments and Financial Management. The discussion highlighted the Plan’s 2025 investment performance, including a 10.67% return for the Balanced Fund. Derek noted that there were no significant changes to CSS’ investment portfolio in 2025 but that opportunities identified in a recent portfolio study will be pursued in 2026 and the years ahead. He also noted that CSS has initiated a deliberate focus on further enhancing CSS’ mature investment governance practices in 2026 and the years ahead.

Annual Meeting 

Jason Sentes, President of the CSS Board of Directors, called the meeting to order. Several reports were provided during the meeting. 

Annual Meeting reports

• Jason Sentes presented the Director's Report to the delegates with a recap of several 2025 highlights. 
• Derek Bissonnette delivered the 2025 Investment Report, providing an overview of the Plan’s asset mix and performance across all asset classes relative to their respective benchmarks.
• Martin McInnis presented the 2025 Management Report and financial statements and shared an update on Program Slingshot - a major digital transformation initiative that includes redesigning the Plan’s pension administration system and enhancing online portals for members and employers.

Pension plan amendments

The delegates approved two amendments to the CSS Pension Plan Rules and Regulations as follows:

• The first amendment sets out to update the CSS Bylaws to specifically provide for future scenarios where CSS receives qualified nominations equal to, or less than, the number of vacant delegate seats during an election process.
• The second amendment set out changes to the per diem allowance paid to CSS delegates and directors for attending meetings of the Society, increasing the allowance to $305/meeting.

Director elections

Two director elections were held at the Annual Meeting: One employee director election and one employer director election.

Employee director elections

Greg Sarvis of Riverbend Co-op was elected to the Board for a three-year term.

Employer director elections

Ron Healey of Federated Co-operatives Limited was elected to the Board for a three-year term.

2026-2027 CSS Board of Directors

Jason Sentes, President (1st Choice Savings)

Ron Healey, Vice-President (Federated Co-operatives Limited)

Lesley Carlson (Prosperity Credit Union)

Greg Sarvis (Riverbend Co-operative Limited)

Shannon Patterson (Federated Co-operatives Limited)

Corvyn Neufeld (Conexus Credit Union)

At the Board re-organization meeting held immediately after the Annual Meeting, CSS directors re-elected Jason Sentes as President of the CSS Board of Directors and elected Ron Healey as Vice-President. Congratulations to Jason and Ron as they continue to offer their time, leadership and skills in service of CSS membership.

Delegate body

Retirees

Ken Edey

Peter Gruening

Terry Nelson

Active Contributors

Alberta/B.C./N. Canada

Mike Isaak | Westview Co-op

Jack Nicholson | Otter Co-op

Allan Bieganski | Four Rivers Co-op

Jason Sentes | 1st Choice Savings

Manitoba/E. Canada

Colin Peters | Swan Valley Consumers Co-op

Conrad Nabess | Parkway Co-op

Vacant Position

Saskatchewan

Karen Bradley | Affinity Credit Union

Lesley Carlson | Prosperity Credit Union

Mike Moon | Parkland Co-operative

Mike Nord | Discovery Co-op

Brian Pilloud | Weyburn Credit Union

Greg Sarvis | Riverbend Co-op

Employee (Appointed)

Inactive Plan Members

Ken Kosolofski

Employer (Appointed)

FCL

Paul Hames

Justin Booth

Vanessa Chesters

Shelley Dent

Bo Do

Todd Gursky

Ron Healey

Chris James

Arianna Kowalchuk

Shannon Patterson

Cody Smith

SK Credit Unions

Kimberly Enge

Kimberley Olfert

Corvyn Neufeld

CUC AB

Johanna Bravo

CUC MB

Jessica Cruickshank

Kristin Storie

Other Employers

Lisa Clatney | Saskatoon Community Clinic

Delegate service awards

At this CSS Annual Meeting, the following delegate service awards were made.

5-year awards

Kimberly Enge (employer delegate)

Mike Nord (employee delegate)

10-year award

Corvyn Neufeld (employer delegate)

15-year award

Ken Edey (employee delegate)

 We’d like to thank all CSS directors and delegates, staff and management, and our consultants and advisors for your continued commitment to serving our members and delivering on our strategic objectives.