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
Anne Chow on ‘Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion’
Join us as we welcome former AT&T CEO Anne Chow. Drawing on her extensive experience, she offers strategies to help leaders build more dynamic, inclusive workplaces in today’s evolving world. | January 22, 2025
GATE Live: Meaningful Community Engagement for Inclusive Innovation
Join us for our third LinkedIn Live event, hosted by GATE’s Associate Director Lechin Lu and featuring GATE Advisor Chanel Grenaway, an expert on integrating equity, inclusion, and intersectionality practice into workplace cultures. Together, they’ll explore meaningful community engagement strategies for designing inclusive businesses and programs. | January 24, 2025
Key insights and research
Lavender Ceiling: LGBTQ+ Board Directors in Canada
A research overview on LGBTQ+ representation in Canadian corporate boards. In partnership with LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association.
Re-thinking the advice to women to “lean in” and always negotiate
The blanket recommendation that women should always “lean in” and negotiate is unfounded and can even result in financial losses.
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
Feminist City 5.0: Cities as Safe Havens
Our popular annual Feminist City event series is back! This year we explored how cities can respond to the gender-based violence epidemic, how we can meet the growing demand for access to safe and sustainable housing for our most vulnerable populations, and more. | December 3, 2024
Layered Lives: Gender Identities in Focus
GATE’s 100th public event will feature a screening of compelling short films that breathe life into the complex intersections of gender with other key aspects of identity, such as culture, race, disability, and indigeneity. The screening will be followed by a dynamic conversation with the filmmakers and a fun reception. | October 15, 2024
GATE in the News
Know your business’s purpose
GATE's Founding Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to Accounting and Bussiness about how organizations risk damaging their reputation by using purpose statements but acting contrary to them. (Image credit: Accounting and Bussiness)
Older, wiser and not ready to retire, women are hanging out their consulting shingle in mid-life
GATE's Founding Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to The Globe and Mail about women choosing to continue careers in consulting after retirement. (Image credit: Alicia Wynter/The Globe and Mail)
How to achieve the promise of corporate purpose
Prof. Sarah Kaplan's article on how to achieve the promise of corporate purpose from the Winter 2024 issue of Rotman Management was posted to the Thought Leadership page of Forbes India. (Image credit: Shutterstock)
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
Know your business’s purpose
GATE's Founding Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to Accounting and Bussiness about how organizations risk damaging their reputation by using purpose statements but acting contrary to them. (Image credit: Accounting and Bussiness)
Older, wiser and not ready to retire, women are hanging out their consulting shingle in mid-life
GATE's Founding Director Sarah Kaplan speaks to The Globe and Mail about women choosing to continue careers in consulting after retirement. (Image credit: Alicia Wynter/The Globe and Mail)
How to achieve the promise of corporate purpose
Prof. Sarah Kaplan's article on how to achieve the promise of corporate purpose from the Winter 2024 issue of Rotman Management was posted to the Thought Leadership page of Forbes India. (Image credit: Shutterstock)