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GOLD PRICE IN NORTHWEST TERRITORIES — MAY 2019

C$1,727.18 avg/oz

During May 2019, gold dealers serving Northwest Territories based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,706.34 to C$1,766.08 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,727.18. The month opened at C$1,715.53 and closed at C$1,766.08, a gain of C$50.55. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Northwest Territories.

DAILY PRICES — MAY 2019

DateClose (CAD)Change
May 1, 2019C$1,715.53-10.44
May 2, 2019C$1,706.34-9.19
May 3, 2019C$1,722.98+16.64
May 6, 2019C$1,726.73+3.75
May 7, 2019C$1,726.17-0.56
May 8, 2019C$1,723.22-2.95
May 9, 2019C$1,729.17+5.95
May 10, 2019C$1,731.23+2.06
May 13, 2019C$1,747.26+16.03
May 14, 2019C$1,744.74-2.52
May 15, 2019C$1,744.82+0.08
May 16, 2019C$1,727.25-17.57
May 17, 2019C$1,715.73-11.52
May 20, 2019C$1,715.96+0.23
May 21, 2019C$1,707.94-8.02
May 22, 2019C$1,710.09+2.15
May 23, 2019C$1,726.32+16.23
May 24, 2019C$1,728.66+2.34
May 28, 2019C$1,715.36-13.30
May 29, 2019C$1,727.21+11.85
May 30, 2019C$1,739.13+11.92
May 31, 2019C$1,766.08+26.95

📊 Gold Market Analysis

Gold demand in Canada has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by institutional investors, ETF flows, and retail buyers seeking portfolio diversification. The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf remains one of the world's most widely traded bullion coins. Central banks worldwide purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually in 2023–2025, led by China, India, and Turkey. This institutional buying has provided a structural floor under gold prices. Canada is unique among G7 nations in holding zero gold reserves since 2016, making private gold ownership more significant for national wealth preservation.

❓ 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

Storage Considerations: Home safe (for holdings under C$50,000), bank safe deposit box (limited insurance), or allocated vault storage through dealers like Kitco or Sprott Money (institutional security, insured). Each option involves different cost, convenience, and risk trade-offs.

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): Buy a fixed CAD amount of gold each month — say C$500. This strategy reduces the impact of short-term volatility and removes the stress of timing the market. Over 10+ years, DCA has historically produced returns close to the annual average gold price.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,727.18
Per GramC$55.53
Per KilogramC$55,530.05
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$86.36
Per Tola (11.66g)C$647.69

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