Published April 8, 2008
by iris_author
Tax Shifting for a Greener Future
Download: a copy of the flyer
Wednesday April 9th 2008
Would you be willing to pay a higher tax on fuel and other polluting activities in exchange for lower income and payroll taxes? Tax shifting is about comprehensive tax reform to encourage sustainable development, better economic performances, social well-being and more jobs. Taxes are levied on resource and energy intensive, environmentally damaging activity and lowered on employment, income and investments.
Will tax shifting work?
Come hear experts speak both for and against tax shifting. The panel will include:
Opposed:
- Hugh MacKenzie: Research Associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
- Finn Poschmann: Research Director for C.D. Howe Institute
In Favour:
- Kate Holloway: CEO of Carbonzero
- Toby Heaps: founding editor of Corporate Knights
Moderator:
- Bernadette Hardaker, freelance journalist and former CBC Radio One broadcaster
Wednesday April 9, 2008 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m at the Jane Mallet Theatre.
Admission is FREE. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at 9:30 pm.
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