The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that at Global Bullion Suppliers, a gold dealer in Toronto, owner Max Smirnov has seen one of the busiest seasons in recent memory. The Globe's Meera Raman writes that sales are up 25 to 30 per cent compared with last year. Mr. Smirnov has noticed a pattern: Fear moves people. Whenever news stokes anxiety, people enter the store like clockwork. The loonie drops in value? A flood of customers. "Liberation Day" tariffs? More gold purchases. From bullion bars to Maple Leaf coins, many Canadians are seeking refuge in one of the oldest and most tangible forms of financial security. Chris Pollock at Canada Gold notes that prices have soared, climbing from around $2,300 an ounce to about $3,300 over the past year. Canada Gold has seen a significant uptick in sales of physical gold products, particularly from the Royal Canadian Mint. He believes the growing appeal of homegrown metals also ties into the broader "Buy Canadian" sentiment that has gained traction this year. Popular items include the one-ounce gold Maple Leaf coin and a sealed one-ounce bar, both from the Royal Canadian Mint. "Investors really like to buy things that are basically pure gold," Mr. Pollock said.