Why Pierre Poilievre’s Capital Gains Proposal Could Help Keep Canadian Money in Canada
Canada is at a turning point. With high taxes and increasing red tape, many investors and business owners are moving their money—and their ambitions—outside the country. But a new proposal from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre could change that.
It’s called the Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut, and it’s all about keeping capital right here at home. This plan would allow individuals and businesses to defer capital gains taxes if they reinvest the money into Canadian real estate or businesses.
In simple terms: if you sell a rental property or investment, and you reinvest the profits in Canada, you won’t have to pay capital gains tax right away. You only pay it when you eventually sell the new investment.
Why It’s a Big Deal for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Right now, our tax system often penalizes people who want to take the next step—whether that’s starting a new business, building housing, or reinvesting in a growing neighborhood.
By deferring the capital gains tax, this policy:
- Removes a big barrier to reinvestment
- Encourages growth in Canadian communities
- Makes it easier to move money into real estate and development projects
This is especially relevant in regions like Abbotsford, Langley, and across the Fraser Valley, where we’re seeing strong demand for housing and business expansion—but investment hesitations due to tax burdens.
How This Helps First-Time Homebuyers and Families
This isn’t just about investors—it could help everyday Canadian families too.
Many parents are trying to help their children buy a home. Some pull out equity, but others need to sell an investment property to give a meaningful down payment. Under the current system, that sale comes with a capital gains tax bill, shrinking the support they can offer.
With this proposed policy, those taxes would be deferred—freeing up more money for families to pass down to the next generation of homebuyers.
Why We Need Policies That Encourage Investment in Canada
This proposal sends a clear message: Canada values reinvestment. Instead of seeing capital gains tax as a roadblock, it becomes something that supports progress—especially when the money is staying here and helping our communities grow.
It’s the kind of thinking we need more of right now. In real estate, construction, and small business development, this could unlock major potential.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a real estate investor, a small business owner, or a parent trying to help your child buy their first home, this proposed policy could make a real difference. It’s about time we saw more ideas like this—designed to keep investment local and support future generations.
Sat Swaich is a Fraser Valley-based real estate expert helping clients navigate investments, development, and homeownership in a fast-changing market.