Overview of the Centre
The Waterloo Centre for Taxation in a Global Economy (Tax Centre) was officially launched in 2014. The Centre presently has five core supporters of its work: Canadian Tax Foundation, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The Tax Centre advances tax research and policy by supporting and disseminating academic research, connecting Canadian and global tax researchers, and organizing tax-focused symposia and knowledge-sharing activities.
The Tax Centre’s education mandate is to raise the standard of tax education in Canada. It prepares future tax professionals by identifying key skills required in practice and supporting curriculum development, while also promoting effective pedagogy and strengthening collaboration among educators through conferences and regular engagement.
The Waterloo Centre for Taxation in a Global Economy is more than just a Tax Centre – it is a community that connects faculty, students, practitioners and other stakeholders in a love for tax. If an “I love Tax” slogan seems strange to you, I encourage you to read our report and plan to engage with our community in the many activities we have available. From our Young Tax Professional events to our conferences and workshops for research, education and practice – and so much more – I ask: what’s not to love?
– Dr. Andy Bauer, Director
The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo) aims to be Canada’s thought leader in tax research and education. The Waterloo Centre for Taxation in a Global Economy serves as the engine that enables SAF to achieve this goal, driving meaningful change through world-class research and exceptional education. With a global reputation for rigorous research and a national reputation for excellence in pedagogy and best practices in education, the Tax Centre prepares the next generation of tax professionals to shape tax policy and influence the future of the profession.
- World-class research – The Tax Centre’s tax research faculty work to enhance thought leadership in Canada and beyond. Through our annual events, academics and industry professionals converse and collaborate to provide and discuss practical insights that bridge the gap between research and real-world applications to tax policy and professional practice.
- Teaching excellence – Waterloo is Canada’s leader in tax education, producing the largest number of tax-focused graduates in the country. Combined with comprehensive work-integrated experience, learning at Waterloo ensures students develop both academic and practical expertise.
$629,658
in external research funds, secured over the past five years
1st
in Canada for Tax Accounting Research (2025 BYU rankings)
45
institutions attended the Tax Centre's International Tax Symposium in 2025
400
Young Tax Professionals (YTP) alumni
31%
of MTax alumni hold leadership roles in tax
76
participants in the Tax Practitioner Workshop & Tax Educator Conference
Our stakeholders are integral to the success and impact of our work. Each stakeholder contributes valuable expertise, collaboration and perspective. Through these partnerships, we foster innovation and create meaningful outcomes that benefit both our immediate community and broader society.
