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)
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
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
Violent crime against women is higher today than it was before the pandemic. Globally, Canada ranks 73rd in terms of women’s representation in parliament—behind eight of 10 provincial legislatures.
September 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Violent crime against women is higher today than it was before the pandemic. Globally, Canada ranks 73rd in terms of women’s representation in parliament—behind eight of 10 provincial legislatures.
It’s still the case that Canada has one of the largest pay gaps in the OECD. Women in Canada working full-time earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn—and for Indigenous women, women with disabilities and racialized women, the gap is much larger still.
September 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It’s still the case that Canada has one of the largest pay gaps in the OECD. Women in Canada working full-time earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn—and for Indigenous women, women with disabilities and racialized women, the gap is much larger still.
Quebec boasts very high rates of participation among fathers too. With the introduction of a non-transferable paternity leave and high wage replacement rates (70-75%) in 2006, uptake among insured fathers or other parents has shot up to 93%.
August 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Quebec boasts very high rates of participation among fathers too. With the introduction of a non-transferable paternity leave and high wage replacement rates (70-75%) in 2006, uptake among insured fathers or other parents has shot up to 93%.
In Canada (outside of QC), it’s 15 weeks of maternity leave, 35 weeks of “transferable” parental leave, plus another 5 weeks set aside for fathers or other parents—if they qualify. Mother’s take the bulk of available weeks.
August 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In Canada (outside of QC), it’s 15 weeks of maternity leave, 35 weeks of “transferable” parental leave, plus another 5 weeks set aside for fathers or other parents—if they qualify. Mother’s take the bulk of available weeks.
And @actioncanadashr.bsky.social's call to action here: bit.ly/4lYbZvQ
Closing down gender equality organizations is not the path of a just or prosperous future.
Closing down gender equality organizations is not the path of a just or prosperous future.
July 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
And @actioncanadashr.bsky.social's call to action here: bit.ly/4lYbZvQ
Closing down gender equality organizations is not the path of a just or prosperous future.
Closing down gender equality organizations is not the path of a just or prosperous future.
And staffing levels will decline by 35.2% to 254 FTEs between 2024-25 and 2027-28. 5/8
July 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
And staffing levels will decline by 35.2% to 254 FTEs between 2024-25 and 2027-28. 5/8
As it stands, WAGE’s total budget which currently represents just 0.08% of total federal spending will fall to a negligible 0.01% in 2027-28 - without further investment. 4/8
July 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
As it stands, WAGE’s total budget which currently represents just 0.08% of total federal spending will fall to a negligible 0.01% in 2027-28 - without further investment. 4/8
Funding for the Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program which includes transfers to the PTs under the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence effectively falls to zero by 2027-28 ($1.9M). 3/8
July 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Funding for the Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program which includes transfers to the PTs under the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence effectively falls to zero by 2027-28 ($1.9M). 3/8
Funds for the Women’s Program which supports numerous community orgs are being cut by over 90% from a recent high of $226.6M to $18.9M in 2027-28 ($2025). Funding levels are forecast to be 36.5% lower in 2027-28 than they were in 2014-15 when Stephen Harper was in power. 2/8
July 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Funds for the Women’s Program which supports numerous community orgs are being cut by over 90% from a recent high of $226.6M to $18.9M in 2027-28 ($2025). Funding levels are forecast to be 36.5% lower in 2027-28 than they were in 2014-15 when Stephen Harper was in power. 2/8
Is the new Liberal govt committed to gender equality? Apparently not according to the new 2025-26 Departmental Plan. WAGE Canada’s budget is set to decline by 80% by 2028, a much larger cut than the 15% in the expenditure review. Here’s a breakdown. 1/8 #cdnpoli
July 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Is the new Liberal govt committed to gender equality? Apparently not according to the new 2025-26 Departmental Plan. WAGE Canada’s budget is set to decline by 80% by 2028, a much larger cut than the 15% in the expenditure review. Here’s a breakdown. 1/8 #cdnpoli
“These reforms could substantially enhance the financial security of new parents undertaking vitally important care work. Single-mother families, low-income families, newcomers and the precariously employed would all be much better off.” @ScottKatherineJ
June 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“These reforms could substantially enhance the financial security of new parents undertaking vitally important care work. Single-mother families, low-income families, newcomers and the precariously employed would all be much better off.” @ScottKatherineJ
Let’s raise the wage replacement rate from 55 to 75% & adopt Quebec MIE: $98,000 in 2025. Let’s lower the eligibility threshold so that more precarious workers who pay into the system can qualify. Let’s increase program flexibility.
June 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Let’s raise the wage replacement rate from 55 to 75% & adopt Quebec MIE: $98,000 in 2025. Let’s lower the eligibility threshold so that more precarious workers who pay into the system can qualify. Let’s increase program flexibility.
“The present EI parental benefits don’t work for everyone. Lower income parents don’t use them because they don’t have enough hours. Higher income parents don’t use them because they’d take too big of an income hit. These are solvable problems.” @DavidMacCdn
June 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“The present EI parental benefits don’t work for everyone. Lower income parents don’t use them because they don’t have enough hours. Higher income parents don’t use them because they’d take too big of an income hit. These are solvable problems.” @DavidMacCdn
Parental leave under EI doesn’t provide sufficient support to new parents confronting economic uncertainty & sky-high living costs. A new report from @ccpa costs options for delivering better support, looking to QC’s program for inspiration. bit.ly/3THstvI
June 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Parental leave under EI doesn’t provide sufficient support to new parents confronting economic uncertainty & sky-high living costs. A new report from @ccpa costs options for delivering better support, looking to QC’s program for inspiration. bit.ly/3THstvI
Poor & modest income hhlds spend every dollar they have on immediate needs. In 2023, the bottom 20% spent 62.6% on food, shelter and transportation while the top 20% spent roughly half (34.9%) of that, down from 37.9% in 2013.
June 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Poor & modest income hhlds spend every dollar they have on immediate needs. In 2023, the bottom 20% spent 62.6% on food, shelter and transportation while the top 20% spent roughly half (34.9%) of that, down from 37.9% in 2013.
For bottom 20% of hhlds, modest wage growth hasn’t been enough to offset rising costs for the basics & debt payments. By contrast, top 20% recorded large wage & investment gains btw 2019-2023 + the run-up in housing prices.
June 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
For bottom 20% of hhlds, modest wage growth hasn’t been enough to offset rising costs for the basics & debt payments. By contrast, top 20% recorded large wage & investment gains btw 2019-2023 + the run-up in housing prices.
In Oct 2024, 28.8% of people 15+ found it difficult or very difficult to meet their financial needs, a drop from 2022 (35.5%) but still higher than in 2020 (20.4%). It was esp. high among renters (39.2%) & recent immigrants (41.2%).
June 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In Oct 2024, 28.8% of people 15+ found it difficult or very difficult to meet their financial needs, a drop from 2022 (35.5%) but still higher than in 2020 (20.4%). It was esp. high among renters (39.2%) & recent immigrants (41.2%).
The price of the typical basket of goods & services for the avg hhld rose by a hefty 17.4% btw 2019-2024. The increase was even higher for food (23.3%), shelter (24.0%) and transportation (21.6%)—notably for gasoline (55.6%).
June 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The price of the typical basket of goods & services for the avg hhld rose by a hefty 17.4% btw 2019-2024. The increase was even higher for food (23.3%), shelter (24.0%) and transportation (21.6%)—notably for gasoline (55.6%).
Employers are waiting on the sidelines as the economy weakens. There’s been a sizeable drop in jobs in retail and accommodation and food services – sectors that typically employ lots of young people.
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Employers are waiting on the sidelines as the economy weakens. There’s been a sizeable drop in jobs in retail and accommodation and food services – sectors that typically employ lots of young people.
May labour force survey confirms grim youth employment forecast, especially among students. In May, the 14.2% of youth (15-24) were unemployed, a 1.4 ppt increase over May 2024. The rate among students was even higher at 19.1%.
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
May labour force survey confirms grim youth employment forecast, especially among students. In May, the 14.2% of youth (15-24) were unemployed, a 1.4 ppt increase over May 2024. The rate among students was even higher at 19.1%.
There’s been no progress reducing the racial wage gap among core-aged workers. The pay gap remains especially large among racialized women at 74.1%, and 83.0% among racialized men, compared to white male workers.
June 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
There’s been no progress reducing the racial wage gap among core-aged workers. The pay gap remains especially large among racialized women at 74.1%, and 83.0% among racialized men, compared to white male workers.
Some racialized workers have moved up the wage grid since the pandemic, but an equally large number continue to earn very low wages. Today, racialized workers are more likely to be working for low-wage than they were in 2022. (White workers have held steady).
June 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Some racialized workers have moved up the wage grid since the pandemic, but an equally large number continue to earn very low wages. Today, racialized workers are more likely to be working for low-wage than they were in 2022. (White workers have held steady).