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
Feminist City 5.0: Cities as Safe Havens
Our popular annual Feminist City event series is back! This year we will explore how cities can respond to the gender-based violence epidemic, how we can meet the growing demand for access to safe and sustainable housing for our most vulnerable populations, and more. | December 3, 2024
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.
The delegation dilemma: Why women leaders hesitate to hand off tasks
This study finds that women leaders have more negative associations with delegation compared to men, leading women to delegate less.
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
Layered Lives: Gender Identities in Focus
GATE’s 100th public event will feature a screening of compelling short films that breathe life into the complex intersections of gender with other key aspects of identity, such as culture, race, disability, and indigeneity. The screening will be followed by a dynamic conversation with the filmmakers and a fun reception. | October 15, 2024
Voices of Trust: Businesses’ Role in Reconciliation
This panel discussion features GATE Executive-in-Residence, Sara Wolfe, and delves into the role of businesses in advancing reconciliation and building trust between Indigenous communities and corporate institutions. | Sept 25, 2024
GATE in the News
Older, wiser and not ready to retire, women are hanging out their consulting shingle in mid-life
GATE's Founding Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to The Globe and Mail about women choosing to continue careers in consulting after retirement. (Image credit: Alicia Wynter/The Globe and Mail)
How to achieve the promise of corporate purpose
Prof. Sarah Kaplan's article on how to achieve the promise of corporate purpose from the Winter 2024 issue of Rotman Management was posted to the Thought Leadership page of Forbes India. (Image credit: Shutterstock)
Was it me or was that gender discrimination? Research finds women “turn inward” when they experience ambiguous workplace incidents
GATE's Laura Doering and András Tilcsik's research is featured in this article from The Society Pages.
GATE in the News
Older, wiser and not ready to retire, women are hanging out their consulting shingle in mid-life
GATE's Founding Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to The Globe and Mail about women choosing to continue careers in consulting after retirement. (Image credit: Alicia Wynter/The Globe and Mail)
How to achieve the promise of corporate purpose
Prof. Sarah Kaplan's article on how to achieve the promise of corporate purpose from the Winter 2024 issue of Rotman Management was posted to the Thought Leadership page of Forbes India. (Image credit: Shutterstock)
Was it me or was that gender discrimination? Research finds women “turn inward” when they experience ambiguous workplace incidents
GATE's Laura Doering and András Tilcsik's research is featured in this article from The Society Pages.