Investing in Canada
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: CAD · Region: North America
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
MIC: XTSE · Currency: CAD · Timezone: America/Toronto
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 09:30–16:00 |
Source: https://www.tsx.com/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX Composite) — S&P Dow Jones Indices (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) — an umbrella council of provincial/territorial regulators such as the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) — https://www.securities-administrators.ca/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): troy ounce, Gram (g). Typical purity: 10K, 14K, 18K.
Retail gold jewelry is commonly sold in 10K, 14K and 18K alloys, and precious-metal marking/labelling is governed federally by the Precious Metals Marking Act, enforced by the Competition Bureau. (Source: Competition Bureau Canada)
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- Canada has no single national securities regulator; each province/territory regulates its own market under the coordinating umbrella of the CSA. (Source: Canadian Securities Administrators)
- Tax-advantaged accounts such as the TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) are the standard vehicles for Canadian retail investors. (Source: CSA)
fin·calc tools for Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Canada have?
Toronto Stock Exchange
Who regulates investing in Canada?
Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) — an umbrella council of provincial/territorial regulators such as the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)