Liberal Leadership Candidates Freeland and Gould Vow to Scrap Capital Gains Tax Hike

Liberal leadership candidates Chrystia Freeland (L) and Karina Gould. The Canadian Press

Liberal leadership contenders Karina Gould and Chrystia Freeland have both pledged to scrap the capital gains tax increase if they become the leader of their party.

Former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland addressed her capital gains plans during a Jan. 23 press scrum after a reporter questioned her about changing her stance.