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GOLD PRICE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA — NOVEMBER 2006

C$712.27 avg/oz

During November 2006, gold dealers serving British Columbia based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$695.92 to C$738.57 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$712.27. The month opened at C$698.24 and closed at C$738.57, a gain of C$40.33. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in British Columbia.

DAILY PRICES — NOVEMBER 2006

DateClose (CAD)Change
November 1, 2006C$698.24+20.62
November 2, 2006C$708.70+10.46
November 3, 2006C$709.02+0.32
November 6, 2006C$707.03-1.99
November 7, 2006C$706.85-0.18
November 8, 2006C$695.92-10.93
November 9, 2006C$716.53+20.61
November 10, 2006C$709.34-7.19
November 13, 2006C$709.40+0.06
November 14, 2006C$709.57+0.17
November 15, 2006C$708.90-0.67
November 16, 2006C$708.66-0.24
November 17, 2006C$712.11+3.45
November 20, 2006C$711.96-0.15
November 21, 2006C$719.85+7.89
November 22, 2006C$718.04-1.81
November 24, 2006C$713.07-4.97
November 28, 2006C$719.91+6.84
November 29, 2006C$723.71+3.80
November 30, 2006C$738.57+14.86

📊 Gold Market Analysis

Market technicals for gold in CAD incorporate both the underlying commodity trend and currency movements. Support and resistance levels for XAU/CAD often differ from XAU/USD due to the additional variable of Canadian Dollar strength. Seasonal gold price patterns show that gold tends to perform well in January (New Year investment flows), August–September (Indian wedding season demand), and during year-end tax-loss harvesting. Canadian investors can use these seasonal trends to time bullion purchases for potentially better entry prices.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Where can I buy gold in my province?

Most Canadians buy gold online from national dealers (Kitco, Sprott Money, SilverGoldBull) with insured shipping to any province. Some metropolitan areas have local coin shops. The Royal Canadian Mint operates a retail store in Ottawa, Ontario.

❓ Is gold taxed in Canadian provinces?

Investment-grade gold bullion (99.5%+ purity) is exempt from GST/HST in all Canadian provinces under the federal Excise Tax Act. However, provincial policies may vary for numismatic coins, gold jewelry, and gold items below the purity threshold.

❓ Does provincial tax rate affect gold investment returns?

While GST/HST-exempt gold itself is unaffected by provincial tax rates, the marginal tax rate in your province affects capital gains taxes when selling gold. Provinces with lower marginal rates provide a slight advantage for non-registered gold profits.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Tax-Efficient Gold Investing: Maximize TFSA contributions first — all gold gains are 100% tax-free. Then use RRSP for tax-deductible contributions where gains are tax-deferred. Keep non-registered gold purchases for emergency reserves, as the capital gains inclusion rate is 50%.

When to Buy and Sell Gold: Consider buying when gold-to-stock ratios are low and selling when gold exceeds your target allocation. Profit-taking near historical highs and reallocating to undervalued assets can lock in gains. Avoid panic selling during short-term dips — gold rewards patient holders.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$712.27
Per GramC$22.90
Per KilogramC$22,899.98
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$35.61
Per Tola (11.66g)C$267.10

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