We’re using rigorous research to change the conversation on gender equality.
We’re using rigorous research to change the conversation on gender equality.
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
What we’re talking about
We’ve curated a collection of resources on the most hotly debated topics in gender and the economy. These explainers–which include research briefs, videos, and articles–will get you up to speed on the latest research and ideas.
What we’re talking about
We’ve curated a collection of resources on the most contentious topics in gender and the economy. These explainers–which include research briefs, videos, and articles–will get you up to speed on the latest research and ideas.
Upcoming events
Livestream: Erin Kelly & Phyllis Moen on “Overload: How Good Jobs Went Bad and What We Can Do About It”
In conversation with Sarah Kaplan, Erin Kelly and Phyllis Moen, draw from their Fortune 500 experience to chat about why too much work and too little time is hurting workers and companies―and how a proven workplace redesign can benefit employees and the bottom line. | July 15, 2020
Livestream: A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan For Canada
An exciting panel event launching the collaborative release of GATE's and the YWCA Canada's feminist recovery plan. Panelists will discuss the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to more vulnerable groups, and the changes required to move forward. | July 28, 2020
Key insights and research
Gender-based analysis as a turnaround strategy at McCarthy Uniforms
McCarthy Uniforms is a uniform supplier to schools, sports teams, municipalities, and businesses. This case study focuses on how the leadership team used gender-based analysis to identify growth opportunities in a turnaround strategy to save McCarthy Uniforms from bankruptcy.
How Crime Events Affect Employment Discrimination Against Black Men
This brief examines how hiring managers' exposure to violent crime events affects their decisions to hire Black job applicants with and without a criminal record.
Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces
An exciting new report looking at the first trans inclusion workplace policies audit across Canada’s largest employers by GATE and Pride at Work Canada.
Past event summaries
Stephanie Kelton on “The Deficit Myth”
Stephanie Kelton, author and Professor of Economics and Public Policy, joins GATE to go beyond asking the self-defeating question of how to pay for the crucial improvements our society needs, but rather to ask: which deficits actually matter? | June 23, 2020
Livestream launch event: Transitioning Employers report
Toronto launch and panel discussion of an exciting new report, looking at the first trans inclusion workplace policies audit across Canada’s largest employers by GATE and Pride at Work Canada.
GATE in the News
How To Teach Your Kids To Use Inclusive Language
GATE's digital storyteller, Omid Razavi, discusses the importance of introducing inclusive language in the household for this PARENTS Canada feature.
Does implicit bias or unconscious bias training work?
Sonia Kang joined AM 640 (Toronto) to discuss how companies finally seem to be paying attention to conversations about race and racism at work.
Want a diverse workplace? Rethink the entire system, experts say
GATE's Sonia Kang is featured in this CTV perspective piece, as she discusses the importance of going beyond implicit bias training in order to teach people how to stop unconscious racist or sexist behaviour.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
How To Teach Your Kids To Use Inclusive Language
GATE's digital storyteller, Omid Razavi, discusses the importance of introducing inclusive language in the household for this PARENTS Canada feature.
Does implicit bias or unconscious bias training work?
Sonia Kang joined AM 640 (Toronto) to discuss how companies finally seem to be paying attention to conversations about race and racism at work.
Want a diverse workplace? Rethink the entire system, experts say
GATE's Sonia Kang is featured in this CTV perspective piece, as she discusses the importance of going beyond implicit bias training in order to teach people how to stop unconscious racist or sexist behaviour.