Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to public policy.
GATE Research Associate and co-author of The Feminist Economic Recovery Plan, Carmina Ravanera, discusses the report in this podcast episode of Femme Wonk.
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
The COVID-19 pandemic means that more people are working remotely than ever before, offering us a deeper understanding of the barriers and gendered aspects of remote work. Our brief highlights several characteristics of remote work as well as suggested policies for moving forward after the pandemic.
What role does gender play in the COVID-19 pandemic? This primer examines the gendered impacts of COVID-19, offering key resources and implications for policy and action.
This policy brief examines the benefits and drawbacks of the gig economy, and why companies, governments, worker cooperatives and researchers should work to ensure the safety and rights of gig workers.
This policy brief summarizes what is known about diversity and inclusion in small to medium-sized enterprises in the Canadian context and what could be done going forward.
As the global population ages, income inequality increases, and the world rapidly urbanizes, prioritizing equity and accessibility in cities is crucial.
Sarah Kaplan is quoted by the Financial Post on the Government of Canada's new Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Victoria Heath (GATE), Irene Poetranto (Citizen Lab), and Petra Molnar (Faculty of Law, U of T) write about the importance of civil society in the deployment and regulation of AI for the Toronto Star.
