What if you could sell a property, reinvest your profits, and skip the tax bill—at least for now? That’s exactly what Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wants to make possible for Canadian real estate investors.

Modeled after the U.S. 1031 exchange, Poilievre’s proposal would allow investors to defer capital gains taxes when they reinvest proceeds into other Canadian real estate or qualifying assets. This would open the door for investors to scale portfolios, upgrade properties, and shift strategies without the usual tax friction.

Capital Gains: The Current Roadblock

Under today’s rules, 50% of capital gains are taxable. Sell a property for a $300,000 profit, and $150,000 is added to your taxable income. While the federal government attempted to raise that to 66.67% for high earners in 2024, that plan was scrapped in March 2025. For now, the 50% inclusion rate stands, and the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption has increased to $1.25 million—but it only applies to small business shares, farms, and fishing properties, not standard real estate deals.

Why It Matters to Investors

This proposed deferral could give real estate investors more room to grow wealth, optimize portfolios, and stay liquid—all while reinvesting in Canada.

If this becomes law, it could change how—and how fast—real estate investors build wealth. What would you do if every sale didn’t trigger a tax hit?

Debbie Balfour |Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host Website: www.DebbieBalfour.com Email address: Debbie@DebbieBalfour.com Follow me on LinkedIn: Debbie Balfour YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieBalfour

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