Account purchases: Canadians can hold bullion within TFSA, RRSP, LIRA, RRIF, and RESP accounts.
Tax treatment: No GST on investment-grade gold (≥995 purity); capital gains apply on sale profits.
Authorized dealers: Only buy from recognized Canadian PMX, SilverGoldBull, Royal Canadian Mint-approved providers.
Reporting: Keep documentation for account inclusion and future tax audits.