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GOLD PRICE IN ONTARIO — AUGUST 2016

C$1,739.01 avg/oz

During August 2016, gold dealers serving Ontario based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,706.37 to C$1,790.43 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,739.01. The month opened at C$1,764.70 and closed at C$1,710.30, a loss of C$54.40. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Ontario.

DAILY PRICES — AUGUST 2016

DateClose (CAD)Change
August 1, 2016C$1,764.70-9.49
August 2, 2016C$1,790.43+25.73
August 3, 2016C$1,777.22-13.21
August 4, 2016C$1,775.88-1.34
August 5, 2016C$1,739.38-36.50
August 8, 2016C$1,757.41+18.03
August 9, 2016C$1,761.49+4.08
August 10, 2016C$1,763.29+1.80
August 11, 2016C$1,752.77-10.52
August 12, 2016C$1,734.42-18.35
August 15, 2016C$1,736.85+2.43
August 16, 2016C$1,745.86+9.01
August 17, 2016C$1,727.16-18.70
August 18, 2016C$1,735.52+8.36
August 19, 2016C$1,712.47-23.05
August 22, 2016C$1,724.51+12.04
August 23, 2016C$1,734.74+10.23
August 24, 2016C$1,711.06-23.68
August 25, 2016C$1,707.07-3.99
August 26, 2016C$1,706.37-0.70
August 29, 2016C$1,721.73+15.36
August 30, 2016C$1,706.52-15.21
August 31, 2016C$1,710.30+3.78

📊 Gold Market Analysis

Gold has historically served as an effective hedge against inflation and currency depreciation in Canada. Central bank policies, including the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions, directly influence the attractiveness of gold relative to fixed-income investments. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is strongly correlated with crude oil prices due to Canada's status as a major oil exporter. When oil prices fall, the CAD typically weakens, causing gold priced in CAD to rise even if USD gold is flat. This commodity currency dynamic makes gold an effective diversifier in Canadian portfolios.

❓ 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

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.

Portfolio Allocation: Most Canadian financial planners recommend allocating 5–15% of a diversified portfolio to gold and precious metals. This allocation provides downside protection during equity bear markets while maintaining growth potential during inflationary periods.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,739.01
Per GramC$55.91
Per KilogramC$55,910.39
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$86.95
Per Tola (11.66g)C$652.13

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