One year into the pandemic, the social sector's working moms are not alright

Why It Matters

Women make up the majority of social impact workers โ€” 80 percent of non-profit workers alone. The sector stands to lose, or stunt the career trajectories, of the majority of its workforce if it doesnโ€™t advocate for more accessible childcare and change its work culture to be more flexible.

Canadaโ€™s next budget will shape the COVID-19 recovery. Hereโ€™s what the social impact sector wants.

Why It Matters

Canadaโ€™s social impact sector could play a significant role in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Many of its priorities are similar to the federal governmentโ€™s own plans for a pandemic recovery, but Ottawa has barely mentioned the sector.

The federal government is giving $100 million to womenโ€™s organizations. Will it end the โ€˜shecessionโ€™?

Why It Matters

Experts say COVID-19 has set back progress on Canadian gender equity, from workforce participation to gendered violence and more. Meanwhile, the organizations meant to support women and change sexist systems are struggling themselves. A $100 million project-based fund is helpful, but is it enough?