Katherine Scott
@kjscott.bsky.social
Senior Researcher with the @CCPA working on gender equality and public policy research. Opinions are my own. Pronouns (she/her)
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The richest Canadian CEOs now make 248 times more than the average worker wage in Canada. The @policyalternatives.ca's new CEO Pay report shows how the gulf between the rich and the rest of us keeps growing and what to do about it. @davidmaccdn.bsky.social
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January 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The richest Canadian CEOs now make 248 times more than the average worker wage in Canada. The @policyalternatives.ca's new CEO Pay report shows how the gulf between the rich and the rest of us keeps growing and what to do about it. @davidmaccdn.bsky.social
A life free of violence is a basic human right. The time for half measures is well and truly done.
The 14 young women murdered at the Polytechnique Montréal 35 years ago deserve no less.
The 14 young women murdered at the Polytechnique Montréal 35 years ago deserve no less.
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A life free of violence is a basic human right. The time for half measures is well and truly done.
The 14 young women murdered at the Polytechnique Montréal 35 years ago deserve no less.
The 14 young women murdered at the Polytechnique Montréal 35 years ago deserve no less.
The inescapable conclusion—corroborated by accounts of survivors and frontline workers in the anti-violence movement—is that women and gender-diverse people are at greater risk of violence today than before the pandemic.
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The inescapable conclusion—corroborated by accounts of survivors and frontline workers in the anti-violence movement—is that women and gender-diverse people are at greater risk of violence today than before the pandemic.
These figures represent just the tip of the iceberg: only 19% of spousal violence cases are reported to the police. The figure is even lower for sexual assault incidents: 6%. The risk of violence is esp. high for Indigenous women, women with disabilities and gender diverse people.
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
These figures represent just the tip of the iceberg: only 19% of spousal violence cases are reported to the police. The figure is even lower for sexual assault incidents: 6%. The risk of violence is esp. high for Indigenous women, women with disabilities and gender diverse people.
Rates of sexual assault, physical assault and criminal harassment targeting women and girls are all much higher than in 2019, indeed much higher than a decade ago.
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Rates of sexual assault, physical assault and criminal harassment targeting women and girls are all much higher than in 2019, indeed much higher than a decade ago.
Violent crime against women is on the rise. Violence committed by intimate partners rose by 6.8% between 2019 and 2024. The rate of increase in violence committed by non-intimate partners was even higher: 11.4%.
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Violent crime against women is on the rise. Violence committed by intimate partners rose by 6.8% between 2019 and 2024. The rate of increase in violence committed by non-intimate partners was even higher: 11.4%.
Tomorrow is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. On Dec. 6, 1989, a gunman murdered 14 women at École #Polytechnique de Montréal because they were women. Remember their names. And continue to fight to end gender-based violence in all of its forms #EndGBV
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Tomorrow is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. On Dec. 6, 1989, a gunman murdered 14 women at École #Polytechnique de Montréal because they were women. Remember their names. And continue to fight to end gender-based violence in all of its forms #EndGBV
Much can be done to dismantle these economic barriers. At the top of the list: Enhance and expand the new Canada Disability Benefit. Its design ensures it will have a negligible impact on the poorest of the poor. See our rec’s for a better benefit here: bit.ly/3ZhTOqN
Canada Disability Benefit - CCPA
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December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Much can be done to dismantle these economic barriers. At the top of the list: Enhance and expand the new Canada Disability Benefit. Its design ensures it will have a negligible impact on the poorest of the poor. See our rec’s for a better benefit here: bit.ly/3ZhTOqN
Barriers to employment & the weakening economy is taking its toll. Poverty levels have risen since 2020 when pandemic benefits boosted average incomes. In 2023, 16.0% of people w/ disabilities—nearly 1.5M—lived in poverty, almost twice as high as those without disabilities: 9.5%
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Barriers to employment & the weakening economy is taking its toll. Poverty levels have risen since 2020 when pandemic benefits boosted average incomes. In 2023, 16.0% of people w/ disabilities—nearly 1.5M—lived in poverty, almost twice as high as those without disabilities: 9.5%
Young people with disabilities, for example, were twice as likely as their peers without disabilities to be not in employment, education or training (24.4% vs. 12.3%). Among all people with disabilities outside of the labour market, 12.3% wanted work but couldn’t find it.
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Young people with disabilities, for example, were twice as likely as their peers without disabilities to be not in employment, education or training (24.4% vs. 12.3%). Among all people with disabilities outside of the labour market, 12.3% wanted work but couldn’t find it.
Downward pressure on wages is hitting workers with disabilities hard. People with disabilities typically earn less than workers without disabilities because people with disabilities shorter hours and fewer days—often not by choice.
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Downward pressure on wages is hitting workers with disabilities hard. People with disabilities typically earn less than workers without disabilities because people with disabilities shorter hours and fewer days—often not by choice.
In 2024, the employment rate of persons with disabilities was 46.4% compared to 66.2% among those without disabilities. The gap was especially wide in QC and ON (21.3 ppt) and among men with disabilities and those without (23.4 ppt).
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In 2024, the employment rate of persons with disabilities was 46.4% compared to 66.2% among those without disabilities. The gap was especially wide in QC and ON (21.3 ppt) and among men with disabilities and those without (23.4 ppt).
As the economy has weakened over the last two years, unemployment among people with disabilities has been edging up and their employment rate has been dropping since recent highs after the pandemic.
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
As the economy has weakened over the last two years, unemployment among people with disabilities has been edging up and their employment rate has been dropping since recent highs after the pandemic.
It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities. And to redouble our collective efforts in pursuit of disability justice. #IDPD2025 🧵1/7
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities. And to redouble our collective efforts in pursuit of disability justice. #IDPD2025 🧵1/7
Budget 2025 does little to contain the cost-of-living crisis or rising rates of poverty. Important programs are targeted for cuts, others to be starved of funds. Is this the route to an inclusive future? #cdnpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
The path to prosperity set out in budget 2025 leaves millions behind - CCPA
The millions struggling to pay their rent and put food on the table were looking for relief in budget 2025—and they were disappointed.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Budget 2025 does little to contain the cost-of-living crisis or rising rates of poverty. Important programs are targeted for cuts, others to be starved of funds. Is this the route to an inclusive future? #cdnpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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#Budget2025 analysis from @policyalternatives.ca: Major military spending will come at a huge cost to vital public programs and services. Which parties will support the minority government on this one? By @davidmaccdn.bsky.social @hadrianmk.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Post-election budget could plunge Canada into another federal election - CCPA
With so much on the line, the newly elected federal government has tabled a budget that, in many ways, could pass as a Conservative budget.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#Budget2025 analysis from @policyalternatives.ca: Major military spending will come at a huge cost to vital public programs and services. Which parties will support the minority government on this one? By @davidmaccdn.bsky.social @hadrianmk.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
As we look forward to the budget next week, we need to remember that the wealthy in Canada are doing very well. Rising fiscal pressures could be eased if the richest Canadians and multinational corporations paid their fair share. 5/5
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
As we look forward to the budget next week, we need to remember that the wealthy in Canada are doing very well. Rising fiscal pressures could be eased if the richest Canadians and multinational corporations paid their fair share. 5/5
In 2023, women accounted for of the top 1%ers (at 26.4%). Over $80K still separates men and women in this income group ($627,000 vs $547,500). That’s a wage gap of 87.3%. Not surprisingly, women make up a larger share of tax filers in the bottom 50%. 4/5
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In 2023, women accounted for of the top 1%ers (at 26.4%). Over $80K still separates men and women in this income group ($627,000 vs $547,500). That’s a wage gap of 87.3%. Not surprisingly, women make up a larger share of tax filers in the bottom 50%. 4/5
The average total incomes of the top 1% varied across the country from a high in Alberta ($644,400), followed by Ontario ($623,200), to a low in PEI ($460,800). Manitoba takes top spot once capital gains are factored in ($896,700) and Newfoundland the lowest ($654,000). 3/5
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The average total incomes of the top 1% varied across the country from a high in Alberta ($644,400), followed by Ontario ($623,200), to a low in PEI ($460,800). Manitoba takes top spot once capital gains are factored in ($896,700) and Newfoundland the lowest ($654,000). 3/5
The respective figures for the top 0.1% were $2.1M and $3.0M. And among people in the bottom half of tax filers, just $21,500 and $21,800 because this group isn’t trading stocks and bonds. 2/5
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The respective figures for the top 0.1% were $2.1M and $3.0M. And among people in the bottom half of tax filers, just $21,500 and $21,800 because this group isn’t trading stocks and bonds. 2/5
New figures on Canada’s top income earners were released today by StatsCan. In 2023, the top 1% took home $606,000 in total income, and $778,500 after dividends and capital gains were thrown in – down from the 40 year high reported in 2021 but still above pre-pandemic levels. 🧵 1/5
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
New figures on Canada’s top income earners were released today by StatsCan. In 2023, the top 1% took home $606,000 in total income, and $778,500 after dividends and capital gains were thrown in – down from the 40 year high reported in 2021 but still above pre-pandemic levels. 🧵 1/5
The economy is built not just on roads and ports, but on paid and unpaid care for each other. AFB 2026 makes the investments necessary to strengthen Canada’s physical and social infrastructure. Gender equality is key to this goal. Demand better. Read our rec's for #budget2025: bit.ly/48RGuzY
Alternative federal budget 2026: Gender equality - CCPA
What the Canadian government should do on gender equality. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The economy is built not just on roads and ports, but on paid and unpaid care for each other. AFB 2026 makes the investments necessary to strengthen Canada’s physical and social infrastructure. Gender equality is key to this goal. Demand better. Read our rec's for #budget2025: bit.ly/48RGuzY
81% of expenditures at Women & Gender Equality Canada are set for renewal in the next 3 years - the largest share of any dept. Gender-base violence programs, economic supports, protections for 2slbgt communities are all at risk in the Nov 4 budget. bit.ly/3LdmHB6
Budget cuts by stealth: Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless - CCPA
The feds will quietly “sunset” programs as part of their cost-cutting in the November 4, 2025 budget. Quiet cuts can still hurt.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
81% of expenditures at Women & Gender Equality Canada are set for renewal in the next 3 years - the largest share of any dept. Gender-base violence programs, economic supports, protections for 2slbgt communities are all at risk in the Nov 4 budget. bit.ly/3LdmHB6
A look at the programs on the federal chopping block from
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social & Erin Macintosh. Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless.
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social & Erin Macintosh. Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless.
Some great coverage on my latest analysis of what programs may be lost due to the 15% fed program cuts in the @ottawacitizen.com : ottawacitizen.com/public-servi... @policyalternatives.ca
Social programs could be 'sunset' along with jobs of public servants who administer them: analysis
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives estimates that 52 of 88 departments and agencies will "sunset" programs.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A look at the programs on the federal chopping block from
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social & Erin Macintosh. Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless.
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social & Erin Macintosh. Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless.
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“...[W]e can expect wider employment gaps, wider pay gaps and the erosion of access to critical employment benefits,” explain @policyalternatives.ca senior economist @davidmaccdn.bsky.social and senior researcher @kjscott.bsky.social #cdnpoli ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
Cuts will impact women and racialized public servants disproportionately, new analysis says
An estimated 59 per cent of the workers cut will be women, according to a new analysis by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“...[W]e can expect wider employment gaps, wider pay gaps and the erosion of access to critical employment benefits,” explain @policyalternatives.ca senior economist @davidmaccdn.bsky.social and senior researcher @kjscott.bsky.social #cdnpoli ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...