Expert Comment

• Chiara Palazzo “Canada to apologise for LGBTQ discrimination in which thousands were sacked over their sexuality” (May 18, 2017) The Telegraph.

• JP Tasker "Ottawa to formally apologize to LGBT community for past wrongs" (May 17, 2017) CBC.

Talks and Podcasts

• Michael Motala, “The New Global Tax Agreement: Implications and Possibilities for Canadian Business” (Nov. 12, 2021) Fasken Martineau.

• Andrew Hill et al., "Podcast: how to publish a business book" (Nov. 15, 2017) Financial Times.

Policy Advocacy

• with R. Douglas Elliott LSM et al. The Just Society Report - Grossly Indecent: Confronting the Legacy of State Sponsored Discrimination Against Canada's LGBTQ2SI Communities (Toronto: Egale Human Rights Trust, 2016).

  • Implementation: Department of Justice Canada, Government Moves to Strengthen Equality Rights (15 November 2016); Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Appoints Special Envoy on LGBT Rights (15 November 2016) 

  • Selected Citations: Ian Austen “Canada takes steps to address discriminatory policies against gays” (15 November 2016) New York Times;

  • Legislative Enactment: Library of Parliament, "Bill C-66: An Act to establish a procedure for expunging certain historically unjust convictions and to make related amendments to other Acts" (September 2018) Publication No. 42-1-C66-E,

Books

• MOTALA, M. (2017) The Prince: Brexit's Untold Story

  • Supervisor: James B. Stewart, New York Times

• MOTALA, M. (2016) 57 Published Essays on Law, Political Economy and Social Justice

Chapters in Books

• MOTALA, M. (2015) Germany in VISSER, W. (ed.) The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise. Cambridge, UK: Greenleaf.

• MOTALA, M. (2015) Belarus in VISSER, W. (ed.) The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise. Cambridge, UK: Greenleaf.

Journal Articles & Book REviews

• MOTALA, M. “Review of Martin Hearson, Imposing Standards: The North-South Dimension to Global Tax Politics (Cornell Studies in Money), Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2021,” H-Net Reviews in the Humanities & Social Sciences, May 2022.

• MOTALA, M. “Tax Sovereignty and Investor Protection: Why the Proposed Global Minimum tax is Not the Final Frontier for Corporate Tax Arbitrage” (2021) International Organizations Research Journal 16(2): 99-131.

• MOTALA, M. “The G20-OECD Contribution to a New Global Tax Governance” (2019) International Organizations Research Journal 14(2): 52-79.

• MOTALA, M. "The New Global Politics of Sovereign International Tax: Space, Time, and Why BEPS is not the Final Frontier" Banking and Finance Law Review 33(3): 365-413.

  • Winner: Canadian Tax Foundation Fasken Martineau Award, Top Student Scholarship (2016)

  • Winner: J.S.D. Tory Research and Writing Award, International Taxation, Osgoode Hall Law School (2017)

  • Cited: Sara A. Dillon, "Tax Avoidance, Revenue Starvation and the Age of the Multinational Corporation" at footnote 5.

• MOTALA, M. “The Taxi-cab Problem, Revisited: Law and Ubernomics in the Sharing Economy.” (2016) Banking and Finance Law Review 33(2): 467-511.

  • Winner: J.S.D. Tory Research and Writing Award, Law and Economics, Osgoode Hall Law School (2016)

  • SLIDE DECK - SUMMARY [PPT]

• MOTALA, M. (2012) A Measure of Good Ideas: Transnational Knowledge Networks and Global Financial Regulation. Rationale. (Lent, 2012). P.17-20.

Letters to the Editor

• Motala, M. "Ontario is about to put basic income to test" Financial Times 16 March 2016.

Interviews

• MOTALA M., "Interview with LGBTQ2 Special Advisor Randy Boissonnault" National Magazine (Official periodical of the Canadian Bar Association) 13 March 2017.

Op-Eds/Editorials/Comment Pieces

• MOTALA, M. “The Road Ahead for the Global Corporate Tax Deal” (May 2022) Global Governance Project.

• MOTALA, M. “G20 Performance on International Taxation” (December 2018) Global Governance Project.

• MOTALA, M. “Legislation for past wrongs against LGBTQ2 falls short of meaningful action” (Nov. 30, 2017) National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association.

• MOTALA, M. "By tying trade to LGBT rights, Canada may be an unlikely architect of our new global trading order" Globe & Mail 20 March 2017.

• MOTALA, M & KELLER, R. "Let's level the crowdfunding playing field" Globe & Mail 21 January 2017.

• MOTALA, M "Is Uber taking its drivers for a ride? 10 November 2016 National Magazine.

• MOTALA, M "Progressives need new economic vision to counter boom-bust anxiety" 18 October 2016 Globe & Mail.

• MOTALA, M "In Egale’s fight for LGBTIQ2S equality, when it rains, it pours" 17 August 2016 National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association.

• MOTALA, M "Canada's action on queer rights is a good first step. Now it's time to go international" 15 August 2016 Globe & Mail.

• MOTALA, M "Restoration of queer dignity: toward a Just Society" 17 May 2016 National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association.

• MOTALA, M "Fixing our broken international tax regime" 8 April 2016 National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association.

• MOTALA, M "Whither justice" 22 March 2016 Obiter Dicta.

• MOTALA, M with MICHAELS, S. "Law School on Trial" 22 March 2016 National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association.

• MOTALA, M Big law's emphasis on "fit" tips the balance against LGBT" The Globe & Mail February 4 2016.

• MOTALA, M. "Why is the Uber debate stuck on traffic?" National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association December 15 2015.

• MOTALA, M. “How the Bell Curve in Law School Bleaches Out Intellectual Diversity.” National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association October 11 2015.

• KELLER, R. & MOTALA, M., “Regulators need to heed the rise of crowdfunded ‘techquity’ markets.” Globe & Mail, Report on Business October 2 2015.

• MOTALA, M., “Our Brave New Legal World.” National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association October 11 2015.

• MOTALA, M. (2015) The Ashley Madison Affair and Our Age of Digital Insecurity. National Magazine, Canadian Bar Association. [Online/Print]. Available from: <nationalmagazine.ca>.

• MOTALA, M. (2015) "How Ubernomics can fix Canada’s legal diseconomy." The Globe & Mail, Report on Business. [Online/Print]. Available from: <globeandmail.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2015) Reimagining the Taxi Marketplace. National Post. July 10th B12 [Print].

• MOTALA, M. (2015) Michael Motala: Here’s how to remap the taxi marketplace. National Post, Full Comment [Online] July 9th. Available form: <nationalpost.com>.

 Interviews

• Cheung, E. (2015) Uber模式如病毒散播 Next Magazine. August 19 A26.

Newspaper Articles

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Loss Estimates Send Shockwaves Around Cybersecurity Industry. Langley Intelligence Group Network. [Online] June 19th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Right to be Forgotten’ Defines Privacy Rift Between US, EU. Langley Intelligence Group Network. [Online] May 27th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Russia’s Space Station Sanction Only a Threat in Theory. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] May 21st, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Tax Crackdown Coming as Rich Nations Agree to Share Data. Langley intelligence Group Network [Online] May 9th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Japanese Trade Impasse Stalls US Agenda in Asia. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] May 6th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Under Pressure from the Right, Cameron Gets Religion. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] April 25th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014) Heartbleed Bug Triggers Global Cybersecurity Panic. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] April 14th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M (2014). With Turkish Help, Islamists Drive Christians from Syrian Town.Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] April 4th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). For the Pope, Reform of Capitalism Starts at the Vatican Bank. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] March 13th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Yanukovych’s Legacy: Empty Coffers, Imminent Bankruptcy. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] March 7th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). How Scottish Independence Can Harm US Security Interests. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] March 5th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). How Taiwan’s Role Grows in East Asia Geopolitics Heat Up. Langley Intelligence Group Network. [Online] February 28th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Bitcoin Panic to Bring Rapid Regulation of Digital Currencies. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 28th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Cyber Threats Overshadow Global Security Landscape. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 21st, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Markets Answer Question About Yellen With Six-Day Rally. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 13th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Swiss Approve Immigration Quotas, Angering EU Leaders. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 12th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). How Plunging Canadian Currency Can Hurt the US Economy. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 7th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Emerging Markets Can’t Kill a Global Recovery, but China Can. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 5th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Davos: World Elite Warns of Disruptive Force of Technology Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] February 4th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Ukraine on the Brink as Kiev Agrees to Talks With Opposition Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] January 28th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). US-Russia Efforts to Secure Sochi May Reset Strained Relations. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] January 24th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Diplomatic Dust-Up Strains Indo-American Relations. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] January 21, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). How a Plague of Scandals Could Topple the Spanish Crown Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] January 17th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). Huge Target Stores Hack the Tip of the Cybersecurity Iceberg. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] January 8th, 2014. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Mass Amnesty Reveals Putin’s Concern for Russia’s Image. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 27th , 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). A Kinder, Gentler Pontiff Recasts Image of Papacy in 2013. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 24th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Cameron Backs Welfare Limits for Immigrants to Quell Furor. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 20th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Soaring Valuations Prompt Bitcoin Crackdown in China. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 17th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Why US Monetary Policy Won’t Change Overnight. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 13th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013).Ukraine on the Brink as Yanukovych Lashes Out at Foes. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 10th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013).US Vet’s Arrest Signals New Wave of North Korean Repression. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 6th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Diplomatic Dust-Ups Test Transatlantic ‘Special Relationship’. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] December 4th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Ukraine’s U-Turn on Europe is a Big Win for Putin Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] November 26th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Despite Recent Missteps, it’s too Early to Write Off Blackberry. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] November 22nd, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Europe Teeters on Deflation, Testing Central Bank Resolve. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] November 20th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). China: JPMorgan Probe Signals Depth of Official Corruption. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] November 19th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). British Bank Chief Cranks Up Credit as Recovery Builds. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] (November 11, 2013) Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Next Fed Chairman Will Have Global Impact. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] August 14th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Drug Pricing Probe No Cure for Corruption in China. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] August 2nd, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). How Central Bank Guidance Can Keep Global Rally Going. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] July 24th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013).Game-Changing US-EU Trade Talks Alarm Chinese Leaders. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] July 11th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Russia Automotive Import Tax Kills Hope for Free-Trade Agreement with Europe. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] June 19th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Pussy Riot Saga Highlights Putin’s Growing Insecurity. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] June 6th, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Scandal in Canada Could Bring Liberals Back to Power’ (May 28, 2013) Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). UK: Cameron Fighting for His Life as Euro-skeptics Rally. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] May 22nd, 2013. Available from: <newsmax.com>.

• MOTALA, M. (2013). Bangladesh: Uprisings Signal More Turbulence Ahead. Langley Intelligence Group Network [Online] (May 10, 2013) Available from: <newsmax.com>.

Note: These articles were published for the now defunct Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) started by Dr. Fred Fleitz. The publication was owned by Newsmax Media Inc. I can provide samples upon request, but Newsmax retains copyrights. I can provide samples upon request to my e-mail address.

Contributions to Think Tanks

• MOTALA, M. (2014). So, you want to be an economist? Atlantic Council of Canada [Online] August 26th, 2014. Available from: <natocouncil.ca>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). The Role of Central Banks in a Liberal, Democratic Economy. Atlantic Council of Canada [Online] August 16th, 2014. Available from: <natocouncil.ca>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). The Emerging Cybersecurity Challenge and How You Can Protect Yourself,’ Atlantic Council of Canada. [Online] August 8th, 2014. Available from: <natocouncil.ca>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). So, you want to be a lawyer? Part 2. Atlantic Council of Canada [Online] June 17th, 2014. Available from: <natocouncil.ca>.

• MOTALA, M. (2014). ‘So, you want to be a lawyer? Part 1’ Atlantic Council of Canada [Online] June 17th, 2014. Available from: <natocouncil.ca>.