University of Toronto's Sociology department presents the S.D. Clark Symposium on the Future of Canadian Society: 

Income Inequality and the Future of Canadian Society.

9:30 am Refreshments

10:00 am Opening Remarks by Robert Brym,
S.D. Clark Chair of Sociology, U of T

10:15 – 12 noon TAX POLICY

• Robert Andersen Dean of Social Science,
  Western University
  "Can Canada learn from Europe? Policies to promote low market income inequality and high prosperity”
• Lars Osberg McCulloch Professor of Economics,
  Dalhousie University
  "How much can income tax on the top 1% be raised?"
• John Myles Professor Emeritus, Sociology,
  U of T, Discussant

1:30 – 3:30 pm GENDER POLICY

• Ito Peng Professor of Sociology and Social Policy,
  U of T
  "How welfare state policy can contribute to gender equality: a comparative perspective"
• Gordon Cleveland Senior Lecturer, Management,
  U of T Scarborough
  "The role of early childhood education and care in an equality agenda"
• Emily Laxer PhD candidate, Sociology,
  U of T, Discussant