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
