Professor of Canadian History (retired), Inglis Professor of University of King's College, Dalhousie University
Author of three books and numerous articles on Canadian history, Tillotson has explored from many angles the relationship between Canadians and the state in the 20th century. Her work -- on topics ranging from telegraphers to charitable fundraisers to tax collectors -- has been widely recognised for its excellence. Her new book, Give and Take: The Citizen-Taxpayer and the Rise of Canadian Democracy, has been described as "An outstanding achievement that brings tax history onto a new plane."
Why we should listen to people angry about their taxes
Oct 05, 2017 03:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Is it too much to expect people to talk calmly and reasonably about tax changes? Yes. Yes, it is too much. As a historian of tax in 20th century Canada, I have read thousands of letters to ministers of finance, and they...
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