Foreign exchange gains and losses
Foreign exchange gains or losses from capital transactions
in foreign currencies are considered to be capital gains or
losses. However, you only have to report the amount of
your net gain or loss for the year that is more than $200. If
the net amount is $200 or less, there is no capital gain or
loss and you do not have to report it on your income tax
and benefit return.
Report your net gain or loss in Canadian dollars. Use the
exchange rate that was in effect on the day of the
transaction. If there were transactions at various times
throughout the year, you can visit the Bank of Canada
Web site at
www.bankofcanada.ca, or go to
www.cra.gc.ca/exchangerates to get an average annual rate.