Business leaders are calling on the federal government to reform tax policy by introducing or extending a capital gains deferral. They argue the change would keep more investment capital in Canadian businesses and support greater domestic investment.

BNN Bloomberg and CityNews Toronto both report that the request is aimed at strengthening funding for Canadian firms through changes to how certain capital gains are treated for tax purposes. While the outlets focus on the broad goal of encouraging investment at home, they describe it as part of a wider push by business leaders to adjust federal tax measures.

The Winnipeg Free Press report aligns with this message, also framing the proposal around using capital gains deferral to influence where investors place money and how long it remains available for Canadian companies. Across sources, the emphasis stays on the intended investment impact, with no outlet providing details on specific proposed rates, eligibility criteria, or timelines for implementation.