's provincial tax commissioner. For instance, he'd research and help them weigh the pros and cons of a proposed change in property taxes — like the deferral in paying property taxes that's happening right now — or sin taxes such as those on tobacco or liquor. There are two main divisions he oversees: one is property taxes along with the land registry, and the other is taxes, revenues and fees. He will advise on setting property tax rates, as well as the 10 other taxes and fees from gas to tobacco to the deposits on beverage containers. He said on his first day on the job as tax commissioner, many Finance staffers recognized him from Facebook.

Source: CBC News October 11, 2020 11:00 UTC