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GOLD PRICE IN NUNAVUT — DECEMBER 2016

C$1,536.12 avg/oz

During December 2016, gold dealers serving Nunavut based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,498.37 to C$1,567.22 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,536.12. The month opened at C$1,566.61 and closed at C$1,549.98, a loss of C$16.63. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Nunavut.

DAILY PRICES — DECEMBER 2016

DateClose (CAD)Change
December 1, 2016C$1,566.61-5.91
December 2, 2016C$1,563.69-2.92
December 5, 2016C$1,563.81+0.12
December 6, 2016C$1,549.64-14.17
December 7, 2016C$1,560.05+10.41
December 8, 2016C$1,547.18-12.87
December 9, 2016C$1,529.83-17.35
December 12, 2016C$1,527.55-2.28
December 13, 2016C$1,518.37-9.18
December 14, 2016C$1,525.30+6.93
December 15, 2016C$1,498.37-26.93
December 16, 2016C$1,513.71+15.34
December 19, 2016C$1,521.35+7.64
December 20, 2016C$1,516.62-4.73
December 21, 2016C$1,512.42-4.20
December 22, 2016C$1,516.18+3.76
December 23, 2016C$1,525.96+9.78
December 27, 2016C$1,537.91+11.95
December 28, 2016C$1,546.82+8.91
December 29, 2016C$1,567.22+20.40
December 30, 2016C$1,549.98-17.24

📊 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. The gold-to-silver ratio, currently fluctuating between 80:1 and 90:1, is watched closely by precious metals investors. Historically, ratios above 80 suggest silver is undervalued relative to gold. Canadian investors can use this metric to decide whether to overweight gold or silver in their bullion portfolios when purchasing from dealers like Kitco or Sprott Money.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ 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.

❓ What about capital gains tax on gold?

Gold sold at a profit outside registered accounts (RRSP/TFSA) triggers capital gains tax in all provinces. In Canada, 50% of the gain is included in taxable income at your marginal rate. Keep purchase receipts for adjusted cost base calculations.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

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.

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.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,536.12
Per GramC$49.39
Per KilogramC$49,387.33
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$76.81
Per Tola (11.66g)C$576.04

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