Alison Schrager

Kadie Ward, the Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer of Ontario's Pay Equity Commission, advocates for addressing the gender wage gap, citing systemic barriers and the positive economic impact of pay equity. In contrast, Allison Schrager, a Pension Economist and Bloomberg Opinion Contributor, argues that the wage gap reflects personal choices rather than discrimination. They explore how policies like childcare could support women's workforce participation and discuss the implications of societal norms and recent workplace changes.