The Interdisciplinary Committee on Taxation Studies at Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law has issued a call for papers on The Carter Commission 50 Years Later: A Time for Reflection and Reform:

Panel discussions, plenaries, and workshops will focus on topics related to income tax reform:

• The issues which underlie our conception of income
• The issues of tax avoidance and evasion
• Global competitiveness and income taxation
• The changing demographics of Canada as it affects income tax reform
• Debates about the funding of the welfare state
• Anti-tax politics and ideology

Proposals are limited to 250 words. All proposals must include a title, a brief description, and a short professional CV that includes full contact details for the presenter(s). Submissions are due before January 15, 2012. Submissions after that date will be considered only if space remains available. No funding is available to assist with travel or accommodation expenses. Please send your submissions to Dean (and Tax Prof) Kim Brooks.