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GOLD PRICE IN QUEBEC — MARCH 2025

C$4,286.18 avg/oz

During March 2025, gold dealers serving Quebec based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$4,151.14 to C$4,468.45 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$4,286.18. The month opened at C$4,173.74 and closed at C$4,468.45, a gain of C$294.71. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Quebec.

DAILY PRICES — MARCH 2025

DateClose (CAD)Change
March 3, 2025C$4,173.74+76.41
March 4, 2025C$4,216.01+42.27
March 5, 2025C$4,197.19-18.82
March 6, 2025C$4,182.00-15.19
March 7, 2025C$4,151.14-30.86
March 10, 2025C$4,154.42+3.28
March 11, 2025C$4,202.99+48.57
March 12, 2025C$4,241.83+38.84
March 13, 2025C$4,285.96+44.13
March 14, 2025C$4,319.81+33.85
March 17, 2025C$4,310.76-9.05
March 18, 2025C$4,338.71+27.95
March 19, 2025C$4,341.19+2.48
March 20, 2025C$4,352.98+11.79
March 21, 2025C$4,322.88-30.10
March 24, 2025C$4,318.59-4.29
March 25, 2025C$4,328.76+10.17
March 26, 2025C$4,311.73-17.03
March 27, 2025C$4,374.56+62.83
March 28, 2025C$4,416.01+41.45
March 31, 2025C$4,468.45+52.44

📊 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

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$4,286.18
Per GramC$137.80
Per KilogramC$137,803.69
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$214.31
Per Tola (11.66g)C$1,607.32

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