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GOLD PRICE IN SASKATCHEWAN — MARCH 2023

C$2,617.25 avg/oz

During March 2023, gold dealers serving Saskatchewan based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$2,469.84 to C$2,734.84 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$2,617.25. The month opened at C$2,507.58 and closed at C$2,662.46, a gain of C$154.88. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Saskatchewan.

DAILY PRICES — MARCH 2023

DateClose (CAD)Change
March 1, 2023C$2,507.58+25.03
March 2, 2023C$2,491.65-15.93
March 3, 2023C$2,511.91+20.26
March 6, 2023C$2,513.70+1.79
March 7, 2023C$2,469.84-43.86
March 8, 2023C$2,492.10+22.26
March 9, 2023C$2,524.32+32.22
March 10, 2023C$2,575.33+51.01
March 13, 2023C$2,631.23+55.90
March 14, 2023C$2,618.20-13.03
March 15, 2023C$2,637.30+19.10
March 16, 2023C$2,641.48+4.18
March 17, 2023C$2,702.39+60.91
March 20, 2023C$2,713.44+11.05
March 21, 2023C$2,649.44-64.00
March 22, 2023C$2,668.83+19.39
March 23, 2023C$2,734.84+66.01
March 24, 2023C$2,718.85-15.99
March 27, 2023C$2,680.14-38.71
March 28, 2023C$2,693.13+12.99
March 29, 2023C$2,672.58-20.55
March 30, 2023C$2,685.90+13.32
March 31, 2023C$2,662.46-23.44

📊 Gold Market Analysis

Gold demand in Canada has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by institutional investors, ETF flows, and retail buyers seeking portfolio diversification. The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf remains one of the world's most widely traded bullion coins. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL.TO) offer paper gold exposure. However, physical bullion provides tangible ownership without counterparty risk. Canadian investors should weigh convenience (ETFs) against security (physical) when building gold allocations.

❓ 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$2,617.25
Per GramC$84.15
Per KilogramC$84,146.42
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$130.86
Per Tola (11.66g)C$981.47

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