Below is a compilation of prominent industry research and reports which outline the clear, economic case for greater gender parity in the Canadian economy, in our corporations’ leadership teams and in our boardrooms. These resources provide an overview of our situation, identify the common barriers to achieving parity, and outline recommendations and best-practices to accelerate the pace of change.
The fifth edition in the series, this 2018 report tracks progress over the last two years, and scores countries based on which women's social, political, and economic rights are protected....
The World Bank | March 29, 2018 View report
This report from Intel evaluates the company's progress following their announcement in 2015 that they were aiming to achieve full representation of underrepresented minorities and women in their U.S. Workforce. This resource serves as an example of how companies are putting into practice, the rhetoric of increasing gendered and racial representation....
Intel | March 27, 2018 View report
The third of five pillars released by the Council, this report focuses on how to attract female entrepreneurs and encourage women to start businesses. The Council suggests targeted education for female entrepreneurs, creating a pipeline that gives women greater access to capital, and a formal collaboration between Canadian and American groups to support female entrepreneurship....
Canada - United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders | March 26, 2018 View report
This Accenture report provides a comprehensive look into the barriers women face in the workplace and what companies can do to mitigate these gendered obstacles. Researches identified over 200 personal and workplace factors, surveyed over 22,000 people in 34 countries, uncovered 40 factors that influence advancement, and identified 14 factors most likely to effect change. ...
Accenture | March 07, 2018 View report
An analysis of gendered representation in Canadian boardrooms. The report also discusses common obstacles for women, the business case for higher female representation, best practices for achieving diversity, and a “Toolkit for Boards” with tips for how boards can increase female representation....
Canadian Gender and Good Governance Alliance | November 07, 2017 View report
This study from Rotman’s Institute for Gender and the Economy examines the use of gender quotas for candidate selection in Sweden’s Social Democratic party. In measuring the competence of politicians both before and after quota implementation, the authors conclude that quotas are not at odds with the principles of meritocracy....
Rotman School of Management: Gender and the Economy | October 11, 2017 View report
This staff notice reviews the findings of a review sample of 660 TSX issuers in Canada, regarding women on boards and in executive officer positions. The numbers say 14% of total board seats are occupied by women, 62% have at least one female executive officer, while certain industries to better at representing women....
Canadian Securities Administrators | October 05, 2017 View report
“Globally, women generate 37 percent of global GDP despite accounting for 50 percent of the global working-age population.” This Women Matter report explains the global and regional understandings of gender parity efforts, builds a macro and micro economic case for change, identifies common barriers, and highlights gaps to fix at a regional level....
McKinsey & Company | October 01, 2017 View report
This report surveyed 886 US public company directors: 84% of the respondents being men, and 16% being women. Directors are asked about their opinions on board diversity, the actions or lack-thereof taken to increase representation, and the discrepancy between male and female director’s insights. ...
PwC | October 01, 2017 View report
This is a report on diversity disclosure practices relating to women in leadership roles by TSX companies. Osler delivers numbers for women on TSX and S&P company boards, and discusses such topics as: quotas, gender divides among industries, and the efficacy of gender targets....
Osler | September 18, 2017 View report
This report is the first of its kind to explore what companies can do to address their employees' childcare needs, in combination with how companies can benefit as a result. Information is drawn from 10 global case studies, showing that when companies support childcare, they can hire and retain talented people, helping boost profits and productivity....
International Finance Cooperation | September 17, 2017 View report
Set in the Canadian context, this TD Economics report evaluates women's standing in STEM fields within Canada. The report reaffirms that women are indeed paid less than their male counterparts, that there is no aptitude differentials in math between girls and boys, and that solutions are complex and multi-faceted....
TD Economics | September 12, 2017 View report
In an increasingly fast-paced and ever-changing global market, companies need to sustain a competitive edge. A range of talent, experience and skill in the boardroom drives performance and generates better results. Executives are looking to attract the best. However, they may be missing out on a key source of talent: women. Countless skilled and experienced women are ready to take on the challenge...
Status of Women Canada | August 22, 2017 View report
This fact sheet is a snapshot of women in leadership roles within Canada. It highlights the low percentage of women in professional leadership roles, argues for why women should and need to be moving up the ladder, and ends with some suggestions for improving gender diversity....
Canadian Women's Foundation | August 01, 2017 View report
This report focuses on new directors who joined S&P 1500 company boards as a result of activist campaigns. The study period began in 2011 and through 2014, delivering such findings as: activism drives down director ages; and activism does not promote gender, race, or ethnic diversity. In total, 380 new board candidates were put forward as a result of activist efforts....
IRRC Institute | August 01, 2017 View report
Pulling data from the World Economic Forum’s 2016 Global Gender Gap Report, this article addresses criteria where both Canada and Switzerland fall short regarding gender equality. The gender pay gap, gender gap in political and economic leadership, quotas, and parental leave are all discussed....
Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce | July 01, 2017 View report
This paper assesses whether gender quotas in business are effective in decreasing corporate gender disparity. In analysing the Norwegian approach, researchers found that reserved seats were filled with observationally better qualified women than pre-quota women, while women already in firms did not appear to be benefitting....
Marianne Bertrand, Sandra E. Black, Sissel Jensen, Adriana Lleras-Muney | July 01, 2017 View report
Catalyst has produced a report detailing the gender wage gap of select OECD countries. Australia, Canada, and the U.S. are featured more prominently, with the U.S. section including a breakdown of racial factors on earnings. The report states that the global gender wage gap will not close until 2186 at its continued rate....
Catalyst | June 21, 2017 View report
This industry update provides up-to-date research on women on S&P 500 and S&P/TSX boards. There is comparison between Canadian and American progress, where data states that as of 2016, Canadian women held 19% of public board seats, compared to American women at 22% - though sector variations are noted....
CIBC Institutional Equity Research | June 05, 2017 View report
The RIA surveyed over 1000 Canadian investors in March 2017 and found that in regards to gender diversity: 92% of investors believe men and women should be paid equally, 76% believe they should be required to disclose the pay of women vs men, and 55% would sell investments in a company that does not pay men and women equally....
Responsible Investment Association | June 01, 2017 View report
Although Canada is among the global leaders in women’s equality, this report notes the progress that has yet to be made. The topic is dissected by province, industry, and seniority level. They find that achieving gender parity could add $150 billion in incremental GDP in 2026....
McKinsey & Company | June 01, 2017 View report
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