Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader, stood up to ask questions in Parliament on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This photo was taken by Patrick Doyle for The Canadian Press.


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The Liberal government recently proposed changes to capital gains taxes, aiming to increase rates for the wealthiest Canadians. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland argued that this move would promote fairness, asking if Canadians want a society where the rich live behind gated communities due to degraded public services, using private healthcare and airplanes.

In response, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre opposed the changes, even invoking Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin in a video, though it's unclear how these historical references relate to tax policy decisions in Canada.

The debate centers on whether to increase the inclusion rate of capital gains in taxable income, potentially affecting high-income earners. The Liberals argue that only 0.13% of Canadians earning an average of $1.4 million annually would be impacted each year, although over a lifetime, approximately 4.3% of taxpayers could be affected.

Poilievre criticized the Liberals, demanding assurances that the changes won't burden lower-income earners like welders, plumbers, or farmers. The Conservatives also warned about the impact on sectors like healthcare and agriculture, citing concerns from groups such as the Canadian Medical Association and Grain Growers of Canada.

Despite concerns about economic effects, the Liberals anticipate generating $19.4 billion in revenue over five years, earmarked for new spending on housing, pharma care, and dental care. Meanwhile, Poilievre promised further tax reforms if the Conservatives win, including lower and fairer taxes, potentially complicating future election debates. 

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