The James Hausman Tax Law and Policy Workshop Series

The James Hausman Tax Law and Policy Workshop is named after James Hausman, a beloved Canadian tax expert and globally influential figure in international taxation. The workshop was founded in 2004 to honour the memory of James Hausman and was launched and continues with the generous donor support of Jim’s friends, family, and admirers. Over the years the workshop has attracted many of the world’s leading tax academics to the University of Toronto to share their innovative scholarship.

The workshop is currently organized by Professor Benjamin Alarie. Tax workshops are held throughout the academic year on selected Wednesdays, over lunch, 12:30-1:45pm. The workshops are open to all members of the university community, tax friends, alumni and practicing tax professionals.

If you would like to receive e-mail notification of upcoming tax law and policy workshop seminar events, please contact Events at events.law@utoronto.ca

See past workshops

2025 Workshop Dates

Winter Term

Wednesday's Workshop Location: Flavelle House, 78 Queens Park, Room FL223
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday's Workshop Location: Falconer Hall, 84 Queens Park, Solarium
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

 DATE

 LOCATION

 SPEAKER & TOPIC

Wed. January 29
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

FL223 

Allison Christians - McGill University

Thurs. February 6
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Solarium

Thomas Brennan – Harvard Law School 

Wed. February 26
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

FL223

Robin Morgan - University of Toronto

Wed. March 19
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

FL223

Heather Evans - Canadian Tax Foundation
Tim Fitzsimmons – Fasken, Martineau, DuMoulin LLP
Josh Jones - Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP 

Thurs. March 27
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Solarium

Stephen Shay – Boston College 

Thurs. April 3
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Solarium

Brian Galle - Georgetown University

Wed. April 9
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

FL223

Steve Suarez - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP