What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About The Federal Election

18/04/2025 48 min
What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About The Federal Election

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Episode Synopsis

In this special election edition of Where Should I Invest, Sarah Larbi welcomes back Darren Cabral to unpack the key housing, energy, and economic policies from the Liberal and Conservative parties ahead of Canada’s April 28th election.


Known for his no-nonsense, entrepreneurial lens, Darren breaks down what each platform means for real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and the future of Canada’s economy.

Key Talking Points / Episode Highlights:

Breakdown of Liberal vs. Conservative housing policies
Why red tape is halting housing development in Canada
The Liberal plan for a Crown housing corporation vs. Conservative municipal incentives
Federal building conversions for housing under Conservative plans
Tax reform and the proposed Canadian version of a 1031 exchange
Diverging energy policies – pipelines, refining, and Canada’s natural resources
World Economic Forum (WEF) influence and its implications on national policy
Mainstream media funding and concerns over bias
The Trump–Carney connection and U.S.–Canada relations
Strategic voting, minority vs. majority governments, and how the seat system impacts outcomes

In this episode, you will learn about:

The practical impact of housing proposals from both major parties
How investor-friendly the Conservative policies really are
What the Liberal Crown housing corporation means for development
How Conservative tax deferrals could impact your real estate strategy
Why federal building conversions could unlock new affordable housing opportunities
The risks of heavy WEF influence on Canadian policy
How the media may be skewed due to government funding
What a minority government could mean for policy implementation
How U.S. elections and endorsements may influence Canada
Tips for early voting and why your vote matters more than ever

Darren Cabral is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor with deep expertise in residential and commercial property development across Ontario. From building one of Simcoe County’s most active house flipping businesses to engaging in large-scale entitlement and retail projects, Darren brings firsthand insights into the intersection of business and policy.
A repeat guest on Where Should I Invest, he offers a passionate and unfiltered take on housing, taxation, and the role of government in Canada’s future. Darren is also a vocal advocate for cutting through media noise and encouraging voters to do their own research.

Don’t miss your chance to shape Canada’s future, make a plan to vote before or on April 28th.
Connect with Darren
Website – https://www.cabralrealestate.ca/
E-mail – [email protected]
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/darrencabral/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-cabral/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/darrencabralrealestate/The post What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About The Federal Election first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

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