Rigorous, cutting-edge research that advances insights on the dynamics of gender in the economy
Public events and press that bring insights on gender and the economy to life for practitioners
Programs that train current and future leaders to design policies, organizations and products for equality
Ways that you and your organization can get involved in changing the conversation on gender equality
Upcoming events
Global Shocks, Local Consequences: Building Inclusive Economies in a Volatile World
Join us in a panel discussion that looks beyond the headlines to ask: What should economic development look like now? How can we prioritize reconciliation, resilience, and shared prosperity in our response so that no one is left behind?
LinkedIn Live Conversation: Rethinking Accessibility— A Powerful Driver of Innovation
Join Varun Chandak (Founder & Executive Director, Access to Success) and Lechin Lu (Associate Director, GATE) for a conversation on how rethinking accessibility can spark new pathways for inclusive innovation. | May 30, 2025
Key insights and research
Lavender Ceiling: LGBTQ+ Board Directors in Canada
A research overview on LGBTQ+ representation in Canadian corporate boards. In partnership with LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association.
Who gets to be an ally?: The role of racial minority leaders in racial justice advocacy
This research finds that racial minority leaders who advocate for their own group face perceptions of ingroup favouritism, reducing their perceived effectiveness as allies and leaders.
Early Childhood Education and Care – Transition Briefing
This policy brief, co-written by Sarah Kaplan, offers a new strategy to expand high-quality and affordable early childhood education and care in Ontario.
Past event summaries
10th Annual Research Roundtable | May 2025
Celebrating a decade of equity-driven scholarship at GATE's 10th annual research roundtable.
LinkedIn Live Conversation: Structural Solutions: Redesigning Rating Scales to Reduce Bias
Join our next “GATE Live” as we welcome Dr. Katherine DeCelles, Professor of Organizational Behaviour, who will share insights on how she and her co-authors redesigned the traditional five-star rating scale to help mitigate racial bias against workers on digital platforms. | May 2, 2025
GATE in the News
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
GATE-funded researchers Laura Doering and András Tilcsik's new study on women's experiences of discrimination while working on-site versus remotely is featured in The Hill.
How the cost and scarcity of child care for school-aged kids is hurting women’s careers
GATE’s Senior Research Associate Carmina Ravanera speaks to The Globe and Mail about the importance of accessible school-age childcare for women's careers. (Image credit: Peter Power, The Globe and Mail)
A Year in Review: A Look Back at 2024
Check out what we were up to in 2024!
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions
GATE-funded researchers Laura Doering and András Tilcsik's new study on women's experiences of discrimination while working on-site versus remotely is featured in The Hill.
How the cost and scarcity of child care for school-aged kids is hurting women’s careers
GATE’s Senior Research Associate Carmina Ravanera speaks to The Globe and Mail about the importance of accessible school-age childcare for women's careers. (Image credit: Peter Power, The Globe and Mail)
A Year in Review: A Look Back at 2024
Check out what we were up to in 2024!