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GOLD PRICE IN QUEBEC — JANUARY 2014

C$1,359.45 avg/oz

During January 2014, gold dealers serving Quebec based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,303.95 to C$1,406.85 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,359.45. The month opened at C$1,303.95 and closed at C$1,383.44, a gain of C$79.49. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Quebec.

DAILY PRICES — JANUARY 2014

DateClose (CAD)Change
January 2, 2014C$1,303.95+24.53
January 3, 2014C$1,321.26+17.31
January 6, 2014C$1,315.84-5.42
January 7, 2014C$1,310.65-5.19
January 8, 2014C$1,320.02+9.37
January 9, 2014C$1,330.39+10.37
January 10, 2014C$1,352.02+21.63
January 13, 2014C$1,363.99+11.97
January 14, 2014C$1,355.03-8.96
January 15, 2014C$1,355.37+0.34
January 16, 2014C$1,357.58+2.21
January 17, 2014C$1,368.36+10.78
January 21, 2014C$1,360.62-7.74
January 22, 2014C$1,358.94-1.68
January 23, 2014C$1,401.74+42.80
January 24, 2014C$1,405.23+3.49
January 27, 2014C$1,397.79-7.44
January 28, 2014C$1,390.44-7.35
January 29, 2014C$1,406.85+16.41
January 30, 2014C$1,388.90-17.95
January 31, 2014C$1,383.44-5.46

📊 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

❓ 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.

❓ 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.

💡 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$1,359.45
Per GramC$43.71
Per KilogramC$43,707.27
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$67.97
Per Tola (11.66g)C$509.79

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