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
Arlan Hamilton “It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage”
Sarah Kaplan chats with Arlan Hamilton, author and Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of colour, women, and/or LGBT. This will be an empowering conversation about finding your voice and working your way into any room that you won't want to miss! | March 24, 2021
Heather McGhee on “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together”
Livestream: In conversation with Sonia Kang, Heather McGhee, an expert in economic and social policy, offers an exploration about the self-destructive bargain of white supremacy and its rising cost to all of us. | April 7, 2021
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 leaders’ beliefs about inequality affect organizational diversity
How do top executives believe gender inequality can be solved? This brief highlights a year-long case study in Silicon Valley, offering key insights on how executives’ views impact their organization’s diversity initiatives.
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
David G. Smith & W. Brad Johnson on “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace”
Nouman Ashraf chats with David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson on whether men are the key to gender equality and their new book "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace." | February 24, 2021
Susan Fowler on “Whistleblower: My Unlikely Journey to Silicon Valley and Speaking Out Against Injustice”
In conversation with Susan Fowler, as she shares her extraordinary story of the sexual harassment and retaliation she experienced at Uber and the determination and resilience that reveals what it takes--and what it means--to be a whistleblower. | February 18, 2021
GATE in the News
Changemakers: Canada faces serious challenges, but these leaders show that solutions are possible
Sonia Kang is recognized as one of 50 entrepreneurs, academics and executives who are striving to find a better way of doing things by The Globe's Report on Business Magazine.
Canadian boards aren’t prepared for ESG era: UofT report:
The Logic highlights Sarah Kaplan and Peter Dey's recent report laying out 13 guidelines for improving board governance, including creating targets to improve board membership of women, visible minorities and other underrepresented groups.
‘Pipeline problem’ myth at play in corporate Canada’s diversity shortage, experts say
Sonia Kang talks about the future of women at work in Canada, focusing on the misconception that there aren't enough women or visible minorities interested in STEM, in this piece for Global News.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
Changemakers: Canada faces serious challenges, but these leaders show that solutions are possible
Sonia Kang is recognized as one of 50 entrepreneurs, academics and executives who are striving to find a better way of doing things by The Globe's Report on Business Magazine.
Canadian boards aren’t prepared for ESG era: UofT report:
The Logic highlights Sarah Kaplan and Peter Dey's recent report laying out 13 guidelines for improving board governance, including creating targets to improve board membership of women, visible minorities and other underrepresented groups.
‘Pipeline problem’ myth at play in corporate Canada’s diversity shortage, experts say
Sonia Kang talks about the future of women at work in Canada, focusing on the misconception that there aren't enough women or visible minorities interested in STEM, in this piece for Global News.