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
Dr. Jen Gunter on ‘The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation’
Dr. Jen Gunter delivers empowerment through knowledge while examining the historical and social myths which keep women uninformed and disenfranchised about their health. | Feb 7, 2024
Maja Djikic on ‘The Possible Self: A Leader’s Guide to Personal Development’
Adult development expert Maja Djikic explores how to escape the paradox of success without happiness and how you can move towards your own path of fulfilling self-development. | March 4, 2024
Key insights and research
Beyond Surviving: Examining Inequities in Access to GBV Support Services for Racialized Women
What are the barriers to accessing support services for racialized women who experience gender-based violence? This report synthesizes key research and draws out implications for policymakers, practitioners and researchers.
Why decision makers support diversity policies but do not select disadvantaged applicants
This study explores why decision makers favor disadvantaged applicants when they choose policies, but not when choosing individual applicants to hire.
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
Gender-Based Violence Research Roundtable | November 2023
These insights emerged from a 1-day workshop of researchers and community activists on topics related to gender-based violence at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management
Freada Kapor Klein & Mitch Kapor on ‘Closing the Equity Gap’
Using stories behind some of the most remarkable companies ever launched, investors Kapor Klein & Mitch Kapor share how the standard investment model doesn’t work and offer solutions on how it can be fixed. | Nov 9, 2023
GATE in the News
BMO Donates $1.5M to GATE to Help Drive Progress for an Inclusive Economy
A generous gift from BMO will enable GATE to drive its mission to use rigorous academic research to change the conversation on gender and the economy.
As Canada transitions to a green economy, will women be left behind?
GATE's Academic Director Sonia Kang speaks to the Toronto Star about employment opportunities for women in a green economy. (photo credits: Colin Perkel / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Leadership: Be more open and less directive, start with these words
GATE Faculty Research Fellow Andras Tilcsik's book, Meltdown, is mentioned in this BBN Times article.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
BMO Donates $1.5M to GATE to Help Drive Progress for an Inclusive Economy
A generous gift from BMO will enable GATE to drive its mission to use rigorous academic research to change the conversation on gender and the economy.
As Canada transitions to a green economy, will women be left behind?
GATE's Academic Director Sonia Kang speaks to the Toronto Star about employment opportunities for women in a green economy. (photo credits: Colin Perkel / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Leadership: Be more open and less directive, start with these words
GATE Faculty Research Fellow Andras Tilcsik's book, Meltdown, is mentioned in this BBN Times article.