Carney cancels planned hike to capital gains tax
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will not proceed with a proposal to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains, confirmed by his office.
- The proposed capital gains changes would have raised around $19.4 billion in tax revenue over five years, as expected by the Liberals.
- The Liberal government still plans to raise the lifetime capital gains exemption for small business shares and agricultural equipment to $1.25 million after the election.
- This decision comes ahead of a federal election and aims to encourage Canadian business owners, according to Carney.
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Carney Says Liberals Will Cancel Capital Gains Rate Hike
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government will cancel the Liberal government’s planned hike in the capital gains inclusion rate. In a statement released on March 21, the Prime Minister’s Office said this cancellation is part of a “recognition of the vital role that builders and small businesses play,” adding that the change would allow for more private investment to create jobs and opportunities for Canadians. The statement also sa…
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