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
Anna Gifty on ‘The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions For a Broken System’
Join us as we explore groundbreaking ideas ranging from Black maternal health, reparations, AI bias, and inclusive economic policies and how they have the potential to uplift and heal not only Black America, but the entire country. | June 7, 2022
Key insights and research
SheEO: A Transformative Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Funding
This case study details how SheEO has created a new and innovative model of venture capital funding that focuses on women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
Guarding against workplace sexual harassment
This study shows how women workers deal with unwanted, ambiguous sexual interactions through protective behaviours that may limit their career advancement.
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
The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias
How can we eradicate the effects of unintentional bias and discrimination in fields like medicine, education, policing, and beyond? Author Jessica Nordell joins us to discuss her book 'The End of Bias: A Beginning' | April 12, 2022
Claudia Goldin on Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity
In conversation with GATE Faculty Fellow Sonia Kang and economist Claudia Goldin on her book "Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity" | Feb 28, 2022
GATE in the News
The Saturday Debate: Does diversity training work?
Does diversity training work? GATE Faculty Research Fellow Sonia Kang joins the Toronto Star to discuss the limitations of diversity training.
Paid menstrual leave for workers could be on the way in Spain. Should Canada do the same?
GATE Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to the Toronto Star about the potential unintended consequences of menstrual leave policies.
Tech is facing a wave of layoffs, and diversity-and-inclusion experts say the downsizing could ‘undo what little progress has been made’
GATE Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to Business Insider about the incoming wave of tech layoffs and how it could negatively impact diversity in the workplace.
GATE in the News
The Saturday Debate: Does diversity training work?
Does diversity training work? GATE Faculty Research Fellow Sonia Kang joins the Toronto Star to discuss the limitations of diversity training.
Paid menstrual leave for workers could be on the way in Spain. Should Canada do the same?
GATE Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to the Toronto Star about the potential unintended consequences of menstrual leave policies.
Tech is facing a wave of layoffs, and diversity-and-inclusion experts say the downsizing could ‘undo what little progress has been made’
GATE Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to Business Insider about the incoming wave of tech layoffs and how it could negatively impact diversity in the workplace.