Professor Ivan Ozai, the inaugural Queen’s Faculty Scholar in Tax Law and Policy, teaches a class on international taxation, one of several tax-focused offerings at Queen’s Law.
Leadership in Tax Law and Policy: A New Era of Teaching, Research, and Global Engagement
From impactful research and exceptional teaching to alumni leadership, enduring legacies, and a bold vision for the future, Queen’s Law is helping shape the future of tax law and policy in Canada and beyond.
Planning with Purpose
Meeting the demands of a changing tax landscape
Tax law plays a critical role in how governments fund public services and how resources are distributed across society — and that role is becoming more complex under increasing global and regulatory pressures. Queen’s Law is planning for an endowed professorship to strengthen research, inform policy, and prepare the next generation of tax lawyers. Read more.
Professor Ivan Ozai, Queen’s Faculty Scholar in Tax Law and Policy, studies how global tax rules must evolve in a digital economy and how taxing rights might be allocated fairly in a borderless world, while preparing students to engage with the debates reshaping economic systems.
Research with Impact
Rethinking fair tax rules for a borderless economy
Professor Ivan Ozai examines how tax rules built for the physical world are straining in a digital, mobile economy — and helps students understand why these changes matter for governments, businesses, and individuals. Read more.
Federal Court of Appeal Justice Siobhan Monaghan presents the Donald G.H. Bowman National Tax Moot trophy to oralists Robert J. Smith, Li Yang Qu, Samantha Curry, Thomas Broccolini, and academic coach Martin Sorensen.
Student Achievement
Queen’s wins national tax moot
Queen’s Law captures top honours at the Bowman National Tax Moot, earning Best Overall Team and Best Advocate awards. Read more.
Firoz Ahmed, Law’84, a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, has built a career advising on complex corporate transactions in Canada and internationally.
Alumni Profile
A leading tax lawyer brings clarity to complex deals
From Bay Street’s biggest deals to trusted client advice, Firoz Ahmed, Law’84, reflects on a career shaping multifaceted tax and business decisions, and shares advice for new lawyers. Read more.
Professor Jinyan Li, LLM’87, lead organizer of the Arthur Cockfield Memorial Symposium, speaks about her research collaborator and friend during the dinner.
Enduring Legacy
Honouring Art Cockfield’s lasting legacy in tax law and education
A memorial symposium, student award, and tributes from former students, colleagues, and collaborators highlight the enduring impact of Professor Art Cockfield, Law’93. Read more.
Support the future of tax law and policy
As tax law continues to shape economic and social outcomes across Canada and beyond, including how resources are raised and distributed, the need for strong academic leadership in the field is only increasing. Queen’s Law is seeking to build that leadership through a dedicated professorship at this critical moment. Those interested in learning more about the Tax Law and Policy Professorship initiative — or in supporting its establishment — are invited to email the Queen’s Law Advancement Team at lawalum@queensu.ca for further information.