Table 2

Thematic analysis of feminist pandemic recovery plans

First order: Verbatim statements2nd order: Subthemes3rd order: Domains
Implement recovery strategies rooted in intersectional feminism, anti-oppression and decolonisation (FRP3)Causes of oppressionIntersectional influences
Increase awareness of different business models such as co-operative enterprises which privilege voluntary and open membership, democratic member control and member economic participation. (FRP1)Alternative business modelsInvest in social and economic outcomes
Increased support and investment in social entrepreneurs, social cooperatives and social enterprises (FRP3)Shared value enterprises 
Lower the uniform national eligibility requirement of Employment Insurance to 360 h and increase the benefit rate from 55% to 85% of earnings for low-income earners. (FRP1)Criteria for unemployment insurance eligibilityEconomic security
Raise the minimum wage … improve income assistance rates; respond to the demands for migrants' rights including recognising foreign credentials, full status for all, providing paid sick days and paid family leaveWages, credentials 
Target support to business owners from underrepresented groups … in the form of emergency funding, as well as skills training and mentorship. (FRP1)Targeted funding 
Legislate at least 14 paid sick days and paid family leave for all workers. (FRP1)Sick days, parental leave 
Direct funding to businesses in women-majority sectors. (FRP1)Targeted sector funding 
Legislate job protection for individuals with disabilities who are unable to fulfill job duties due to the risk of contracting COVID-19 as well as systemic barriers such as lack of access to accessible transportation. (FRP1)Job protection for disabled 
Create minimum set-asides in public procurement spending (e.g. 15%) towards businesses led by women …Access to marketsEconomic resources
Ensure equitable access to jobs, training and education opportunities to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. (FRP1)Access to jobs, training and education 
Pay for retraining and professional development across sectors for those who have experienced job loss through employment insurance (EI). For people who are not eligible for EI, create other pathways to financially support re-skilling and re-training with greater incentives for workers in care-economy based sectors such as childcare and elder care (FRP1)Reskilling, professional development 
Address the digital divide in Canada with meaningful subsidies and commit to realizing 100% national broadband access, especially in rural, remote and Northern communities. (FRP1)Access to Internet 
Enhance women, sexual and gender minorities' access to capital outside the commercial sex industry and women's access to jobs in male-dominated industries: green-technologies and trade jobs. (FRP3)Access to financial capital 
Invest in organizations that advance gender equity, intersectional feminism and women's rights in Canada through investments in core multi-year funding. (FRP1)Capacity building among women's organizationsInfrastructure support
An investment in care supports not only children and families, but also economic development overallSupport for caregiving 
Shifting and adjusting funds for re-training in sustainable sectors such as green jobs, trades and self-entrepreneurship. (FRP3)Investment in retraining 
Core funding needs to be allocated to community-based organizations which play a crucial role in the prevention and intervention of ending violence. (FRP3)Address gender-based violence 
No cuts to social services, including services for domestic violence and for maternal, sexual, reproductive, mental health and childcare. (FRP3)Sustain social, child and healthcare services 
Restructuring domestic tax rates and tax paying units. (FRP1)Restructure tax regimes 
Increase awareness of co-operative business models and create tools to support businesses that want to convert to this model including empowering the Business Development Bank of Canada to support co-operative conversions. (FRP1)Mandate development bank to support collective and social enterprises 
Gender balance in national COVID-19 economic recovery task forces and establishing a Gender Advisory Council. (FRP1)Engage women in consultationInclusive decision-making

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