International Tax Student Case Competition Toolkit

Below are the key details for the International Student Case Competition

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May 21st - Welcome & Orientation Call Recording: Pending

Goals & Purpose

Purpose: Inspire student interest in taxation through real-world case analysis
Format: Teams of four students will analyze and present solutions to an international tax case before a panel of judges
Network: Opportunities to connect with students and mentors from around the world
Prize: CAD $2,000 awarded by IFA Canada to the top team for Best Overall Presentation and Team Effort

Team Composition & Mentorship

One team of four students per university
Each team will be paired with two TEI-assigned mentors
Team Acceptances & Assignment of Mentors: Week of May 18
Welcome & Orientation Call: May 21
Team meetings with mentors will take place May - August 2026

Travel

Recommended Airport: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Visa Reminder: If a visa support letter is needed, please contact us
Ensure passports are valid

Hotel Accommodations

Arrival & Departure
- Check-in: Thursday, August 13
- Check-out: Sunday, August 16 (3 nights)
Hotel Options:
- Campus 1 MTL Student Residence 420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 1B2, Canada (Campus Style)
- Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Centre-Ville 380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0B1
- Delta Hotel by Marriott 475 President-Kennedy Ave, Montreal, QC H3A 1J7 (TEI Housing Block)
- Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel 1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 2L7 (TEI Housing Block)

Thursday, August 13, 2026 (4–7pm): Foosball event at Andersen Tax
Friday, August 14, 2026 (8–12pm): AI Tech & Tax Seminar hosted by IFA Canada
Friday, August 14, 2026 (2:20–4pm): Walking/Running Club Ice Cream Social hosted by TEI
Friday, August 14, 2026 (5:30–7pm): Welcome Cocktail Event at Gowling
Friday, August 14, 2026 (7–9pm): Team & Mentor Dinner
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (8–5pm): Case Competition at Gowling
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (6–7:30pm): Cocktail Reception at St. James Club
Saturday, August 15, 2026 (7:30–10pm): Gala & Awards Ceremony at St. James Club