Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE)
Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE)
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 event
Women in Capital Markets: A panel discussion
Why are so few women in capital markets? Find out the barriers, and the solutions at this panel event co-hosted by Women in Capital Markets (WCM). | September 13, 2018
Latest research and insights
How men pass as the “ideal worker”
This study finds that women are more likely than men to reveal efforts to achieve work-life balance, and thus face greater penalties.
The link between workplace culture and the “new” dad
This study looks at how men view themselves as fathers, and how organizations are constraining or empowering men to adopt more engaged parenting identities.
Using Design Thinking to address gender issues
Rotman Management Magazine
Karen Christensen interviews Vanessa Serra Iarocci to discuss Iarocci's experience utilizing design thinking principles to solve the gender gap in business.
Indigenous Women and the Economy: Successes and challenges
Carol Anne Hilton and Devon Fiddler shared their successes and challenges in navigating the economy as Indigenous women, and their views on where we might go from here. | April 19
GATE in the News
Women-owned businesses generate $68K less than men’s: survey
Professor Becky Reuber notes for CTV news that when you compare the performance of similar businesses owned by men and women, there is no difference in performance.
#MeToo Backlash In Corporate Canada Sees Women Locked Out
Speaking with The Canadian Press, Sarah Kaplan explains why we shouldn't allow the #MeToo movement to be co-opted. (This piece also appeared in the Huffington Post.)
Gender gap in unpaid labour means women work ‘double shift,’ experts say
Sarah Kaplan speaks to the NationalPost about the gender gap in unpaid labour revealed by the latest StatsCan report.