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Christopher Mason

Director

Property Tax

ROLE

A high-performing leader with over 20 years of experience in finance, real estate valuation, and property tax advisory, Christopher Mason is known for transforming complex valuation challenges into strategic opportunities that drive measurable results. His expertise spans negotiating settlements, ensuring fair and equitable market assessments, and leveraging in-depth knowledge of property tax legislation, including the Assessment and Municipal Act, to develop effective tax strategies.

Christopher plays an integral role in applying a unified approach to valuation arguments and reporting, particularly within the industrial and commercial property sectors. His strong analytical acumen and ability to interpret land use policies and zoning regulations enable him to develop appeal strategies, optimize tax positions, and advocate successfully in tribunal hearings. He is recognized as an industry expert, having represented clients in numerous high-stakes assessment appeals.

 

EXPERTISE

20+ years in property tax; 5+ years with DMA

  • Provides detailed data and analysis to MPAC, successfully reducing assessed values for client properties, resulting in significant tax savings
  • Expertise in partnering with property owners to develop creative strategies for reducing property tax burden
  • Active member of the Ontario Agri-Business Association, representing a significant portion of the agri-business sector
JURISDICTIONS

Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia | Ontario | Prince Edward Island

 

INDUSTRIES

Agri-business | Automotive | Aviation | Cannabis | Cold Storage | Distribution Centres | Ethanol | Hospitality Leasing | Manufacturing | Mining | Multi-Residential | Office | Pulp and Paper | Retail

 

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

  • Accredited Appraiser (AACI P. App) | Appraisal Institute of Canada, Ottawa, ON | 2019 – Current
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Property Valuation | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC | 2015
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Economics & Management Science | Toronto Metropolitan University Toronto, ON | 2004
  • Associate Member of the Institute of Municipal Assessors (AIMA)
  • Active member of the Canadian Property Tax Association (CPTA)