Voices for the Future: Black Women's Economic Prosperity Survey
A survey on the barriers, inequities, and lived realities shaping Black women’s economic security in Canada
Conducted by Future Black Female as part of the Black Women’s Economic Security Project, with support from
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Black women aged 15+
living in Canada
PARTICIPANTS
January to
April, 2025
DATA COLLECTION
370
RESPONSES
66.3% of participants aged
30 or younger
AGE PROFILE
WHAT WE LEARNED
65.9%
of respondents with workplace experience reported race- and/or gender-based barriers at work
These experiences were reported across age, education, region, and professional fields
Encountering workplace barriers is a common experience for Black women
According to respondents, Black women’s professional success and career advancement are most shaped by
At the same time,
Success is shaped by support, visibility, and access
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mentorship programs
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leadership development
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diversity representation
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wellness and support services
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professional networking