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GOLD PRICE IN QUEBEC — JANUARY 2012

C$1,681.80 avg/oz

During January 2012, gold dealers serving Quebec based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,627.53 to C$1,741.97 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,681.80. The month opened at C$1,627.53 and closed at C$1,741.97, a gain of C$114.44. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Quebec.

DAILY PRICES — JANUARY 2012

DateClose (CAD)Change
January 3, 2012C$1,627.53+29.94
January 4, 2012C$1,629.79+2.26
January 5, 2012C$1,641.10+11.31
January 6, 2012C$1,647.78+6.68
January 9, 2012C$1,654.28+6.50
January 10, 2012C$1,667.53+13.25
January 11, 2012C$1,666.57-0.96
January 12, 2012C$1,677.28+10.71
January 13, 2012C$1,659.75-17.53
January 17, 2012C$1,684.33+24.58
January 18, 2012C$1,684.06-0.27
January 19, 2012C$1,673.12-10.94
January 20, 2012C$1,682.83+9.71
January 23, 2012C$1,703.17+20.34
January 24, 2012C$1,676.50-26.67
January 25, 2012C$1,715.10+38.60
January 26, 2012C$1,733.90+18.80
January 27, 2012C$1,735.96+2.06
January 30, 2012C$1,733.42-2.54
January 31, 2012C$1,741.97+8.55

📊 Gold Market Analysis

The precious metals market in Canada is influenced by multiple factors including global supply and demand, mining production costs, central bank reserves management, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, and consumer price inflation. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets the benchmark gold price twice daily through electronic auction. This price, quoted in USD, is then converted to CAD using the prevailing exchange rate. Canadian dealers like Kitco update their premiums every 10–30 seconds based on these spot movements.

❓ 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

Physical vs Paper Gold: Physical bullion (bars, coins) provides tangible ownership with no counterparty risk, ideal for long-term holdings. ETFs (CGL.TO, MNT.TO) offer convenience for trading and rebalancing. A combination of both can optimize for both security and flexibility.

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%.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,681.80
Per GramC$54.07
Per KilogramC$54,071.05
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$84.09
Per Tola (11.66g)C$630.67

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