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How to Stop Corporate Tax Dodging
April 24, 2018
In the wake of the Panama and Paradise Papers scandals, revealing global tax evasion on a massive scale, and increasing evidence of tax avoidance by the world's largest corporations, Dennis Howlett will talk about whether such practices can be stopped, and how.
Dennis Howlett
Dennis Howlett is currently the Executive Director of Canadians for Tax Fairness. Dennis has helped to launch campaigns to roll back corporate tax cuts, tackle tax havens and close tax loopholes. He is frequently called as an expert witness for the House of Commons Finance Committee and is often quoted in print and electronic media. He also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice.
For over 30 years he worked for a number of ecumenical social justice coalitions including Ten Days for Global Justice, the Ecumenical Coalition for Economic Justice and KAIROS where he led successful campaigns for cancellation of Third World debt, fair trade certification of coffee and other products, and ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change.
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue: East India Company Pub & Eatery
Location: 210 Somerset St W. Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-stop-corporate-tax-dodging-tickets-44988560997?aff=es2
Categories: Business & Economics
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