OECD Global Forum on Taxation, Ottawa, 14-15 October 2003

On 14-15 October, the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency hosted a meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Taxation. The meeting brought together representatives of 40 OECD and non-OECD governments that are committed to the principles of transparency and effective exchange of information for tax purposes.  The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the Cook Islands, the Honourable Dr. Terepai Maoate, and Mr Gabriel Makhlouf, Chair of the OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs.  The focus of the meeting was on how to achieve a global level playing field and how to improve further the process by which this initiative can be taken forward based on the widely accepted principles of equity and shared responsibility.

For further information, see:

• Closing statement by the Co-Chairs
• Welcoming speech by Deputy Secretary General Hecklinger, OECD
• Conference agenda