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The Gender Pension Gap and Equal Pay

April 16, 2024

In Canada, the gender pension gap is a growing factor of senior poverty that disproportionately affects older women and reduces their well-being, in terms of health and economics. The impact […]

Opinion

The gender gap in financial literacy persists in Canada, why?

November 7, 2022

Why is financial literacy a gender issue? Globally, there is a persistent gender gap in financial literacy. Financial literacy is understood as having the skills, knowledge, and capacity to make […]

Opinion

Equal Pay Day in Canada

April 12, 2022

Today is Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap and acknowledges how far into the year the average woman must work to earn what […]

News

The impact of intimate partner violence on employment

January 16, 2022

Domestic and dating violence, or intimate partner violence, has a long term impact on women’s economic security. A lack of economic security can prevent a woman from leaving an abusive […]

Opinion

Financial abuse as a form of intimate partner violence: The role of financial services

November 18, 2021

Economic abuse is a common form of intimate partner violence. Studies have shown that anywhere from 94%[i] to 99%[ii] of women in abusive relationships have experienced some form of economic […]

Opinion

The economic recovery in Ontario must ensure women’s safety

August 11, 2021

The COVID19 pandemic may be novel, but the connection between violence and women’s economic security is not. As governments start to develop economic recovery plans, it is critical that women’s […]

Opinion

We support: Childcare NOW! Coalition

October 22, 2019

Over the last several decades, an increase in the number of dual-earner and single families across Canada has steadily risen the demand for affordable, quality childcare. Close to half (46%) […]

News