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
Livestream: Cleo Stiller on “Modern Manhood: The Complicated World of Being a Good Man”
Cleo Stiller will converse with Nouman Ashraf about "Modern Manhood", and what it means to genuinely be a good man, whether in dating, work, or money, and everything else in between. | September 9, 2020
Livestream: Christine Beckman & Melissa Mazmanian on “Dreams of the Overworked”
In conversation with Sonia Kang, Christine Beckman and Melissa Mazmanian discuss the real reasons we feel inadequate in the face of our dreams, and a call to celebrate how we support one another in the service of family and work in our daily life. | October 5, 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.
Parents’ Gender Roles Predict Children’s Aspirations and Beliefs
This brief highlights a study which tested whether parents’ behaviours, as well as their implicit beliefs about gender, also impact children’s aspirations and beliefs.
A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada
An exciting new collaborative release from GATE and the YWCA Canada, highlighting 8 pillars for recovery with a focus on supporting the care economy, investing in social infrastructure and lifting up women-owned businesses.
Past event summaries
Livestream: A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan For Canada
An exciting launch event for the collaborative release of GATE and the YWCA Canada's Feminist Economic Recovery Plan. Panelists will discuss the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially on disadvantaged groups, and discuss the frameworks required to move forward. | July 28, 2020
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
GATE in the News
Addressing inequities affecting immigrants key to economic recovery
Carmina Ravanera discusses our Feminist Economic Recovery Plan and why migrant workers play a central role in the "essential economy", in this CIC feature.
Here’s what’s inside Canada’s first-ever Feminist Economic Recovery Plan
Future of Good breaks down the 8 pillars for recovery from GATE and the YWCA's Feminist Economic Recovery Plan.
Youth unemployment could have long-term consequences, StatsCan warns
Advisor's Edge recognizes our Feminist Economic Recovery Plan, while focusing on recent StatsCan data, which indicates recent female graduates may face larger earnings losses than men.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
Addressing inequities affecting immigrants key to economic recovery
Carmina Ravanera discusses our Feminist Economic Recovery Plan and why migrant workers play a central role in the "essential economy", in this CIC feature.
Here’s what’s inside Canada’s first-ever Feminist Economic Recovery Plan
Future of Good breaks down the 8 pillars for recovery from GATE and the YWCA's Feminist Economic Recovery Plan.