Erika Maginn
Erika is a VP Group Strategy Director in Toronto.
Stop the Party
The gender wage gap in Canada is real — and we’re here to end it. Join us in raising awareness and driving action for pay equity.
Who We Are
Stop the Party (STP) is a Canadian advocacy group raising awareness about the gender wage gap and pushing for systemic change. Through creative campaigns, educational resources, and public engagement, we aim to make wage equity not just an idea, but a reality.
Why We Exist
Women in Canada still earn, on average, 89 cents for every dollar earned by men — and the gap is wider for women of colour, Indigenous women, and newcomers. Wage inequality affects not just paycheques, but retirement savings, health, and economic security.
Meet the Founders
Stop the Party was founded by women determined to turn frustration into action. We believe in using creativity, boldness, and humour to shine a light on inequality and demand better.
Ashleigh McEwan
Ashleigh is a VP Group Account Director in Toronto.
Resources to Understand and Act
Awareness is the first step toward change. We've created free, shareable resources designed to spark conversation, educate, and drive action around the gender wage gap. Download, share, and put them to work in your own circles.
Game of Life is rigged.
Want to know what the "Game of Life" would be like if it reflected real-life gender pay disparity? Download the rules and additional playing cards and use this as an educational tool to help older children, tweens and teens understand the reality of the wage gap, so they grow up informed and can advocate for themselves when they enter the workforce.
Stop the Party x Fierce Mamas
Get in the mood with some Valentine’s Day cards that really hit you in the … pay cheque. Download this collab set of cards and start a much needed conversation this February 14th!
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
What is the gender wage gap?
The difference in average earnings between men and women. In Canada in 2024, women make on average 11% less than men overall.
Why “Stop the Party”?
While women’s achievements are absolutely worth celebrating, the lack of progress in achieving equal pay is not. So we commemorate International Women’s Day each year – not by toasting the women in the office with pink cupcakes and champagne – but with education, tools and advocacy that can make a meaningful difference in closing the wage gap.
Is the gender wage gap the same for all women?
No. While it exists for women of every age and race, it is more pronounced for Indigenous, racialized and newcomer women.
What can I do to Stop the Party?
Glad you asked! You can help by sharing resources, talking about the issue, advocating for yourself and supporting equal pay policies. You can also join the Stop the Party team.
Want to Stop the Party?
Whether you want to volunteer, collaborate, or bring STP to your community, we’d love to connect. Drop us an email at info.stoptheparty@gmail.com