Transmittal Letter
December 2008
The Honourable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Finance
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
Dear Minister,
As members of the Advisory Panel on Canada’s System of International Taxation, we are pleased to submit our final report and recommendations.
Over the past year, we have studied Canada’s international tax system and consulted with Canadians on how it could be improved. We believe our recommendations will help guide the development of a simpler, fairer, more efficient system that improves the competitiveness of Canadian businesses internationally and attracts new foreign investment to Canada.
We would like to thank the many Canadians and others who engaged in this debate with enthusiasm and insight, and we acknowledge the assistance and support of public servants from the Department of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency.
We thank you for the opportunity to contribute our views on enhancing Canada’s international tax advantage.
Yours sincerely,
Peter C. Godsoe, oc Chair |
Kevin J. Dancey, fca Vice Chair |
James Barton Love, qc |
Finn Poschmann |
Nick Pantaleo, fca |
Cathy Williams |
Guy Saint-Pierre, cc |