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 6.0: What Makes a Caring City?
Join leaders from United Way Greater Toronto, The Daniels Corporation, and University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work as they explore how urban systems can support equitable, accessible care for all.
Key insights and research
Valuing Care: Policies and Practices to Advance an Equitable and High-Quality Care Economy
Care is the invisible infrastructure that sustains our societies and economies. Yet, care remains undervalued, underfunded, and overlooked in public policy. Based on a research roundtable on the care economy, this report shares research and policy suggestions for governments, employers, and scholars to create more equitable, high-quality, and resilient care systems.
From “dependable” to “panicky”: How evaluations reinforce gender barriers in leadership
This study examines how men and women in leadership roles are described differently by peers in evaluations—women receive the same number of positive descriptors as men but more, and narrower types of, negative descriptors.
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
Corinne Low on ‘What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives’
Discover how women can make smarter choices about career, family, and personal growth with insights from Wharton economist Dr. Corinne Low. Learn about the hidden factors that influence women’s decision-making—and how to invest your time, energy, and joy for the greatest return.
David Robertson on Walking With Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing
Join us for a conversation with bestselling author David A. Robertson as we explore the question: What does reconciliation look like in everyday life? How can small, consistent actions lead to meaningful change in our communities and across the country?
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!
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!