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We're relaunching our Student Connections program for the new school year. Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We can deliver information about investing to students in-person and online at NS post-secondary institutions and high schools. For more info, contact us
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
3 Minutes on Time Horizon
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
Do…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in December and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investment Fraud presentation.
Protect yourself from investment fraud
Thursday, Dec 11, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Protect yourself from investment fraud
Thursday, Dec 11, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in December and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investment Fraud presentation.
Protect yourself from investment fraud
Thursday, Dec 11, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Protect yourself from investment fraud
Thursday, Dec 11, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026 will deliver insightful presentations and discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and developments within NS capital markets.
Learn more about this premier event by reading our save the date blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Learn more about this premier event by reading our save the date blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026 will deliver insightful presentations and discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and developments within NS capital markets.
Learn more about this premier event by reading our save the date blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Learn more about this premier event by reading our save the date blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
A few well-known companies have gone through stock splits recently. But what exactly is a stock split, and what does it mean if you’re an investor in a company that goes through one? Visit our website to find out.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A few well-known companies have gone through stock splits recently. But what exactly is a stock split, and what does it mean if you’re an investor in a company that goes through one? Visit our website to find out.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Do you know your investment time horizon? Not sure what that is? It's when you expect to sell and investment you're holding. Learn why this is important in three minutes by watching our short video.
3 Minutes on Time Horizon
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
Do…
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November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Do you know your investment time horizon? Not sure what that is? It's when you expect to sell and investment you're holding. Learn why this is important in three minutes by watching our short video.
Did you know fraudsters are impersonating celebrities, rich people, advisers and regulators to steal people’s money. Learn about impersonation scams by watching our video.
Watch out for Impersonation Scams!
Impersonation scams are on the rise and are costing investors considerable amounts of money.
Have you seen online ads, social media posts, or videos using celebrities or rich people to promote an…
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November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Did you know fraudsters are impersonating celebrities, rich people, advisers and regulators to steal people’s money. Learn about impersonation scams by watching our video.
2026 is just around the corner and coming with it is Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026. Learn the date of NSSC's premier event in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
2026 is just around the corner and coming with it is Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026. Learn the date of NSSC's premier event in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
Do you know how growth in your TFSA affects your TFSA contribution room? It’s a question we get a lot. The short answer is it doesn’t affect it at all. For the longer answer and more details on TFSA growth and contribution room, visit our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Do you know how growth in your TFSA affects your TFSA contribution room? It’s a question we get a lot. The short answer is it doesn’t affect it at all. For the longer answer and more details on TFSA growth and contribution room, visit our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
How long do you think it will take you to learn the basic of time horizon? How about three minutes? Watch our short video and see.
3 Minutes on Time Horizon
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
Do…
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
How long do you think it will take you to learn the basic of time horizon? How about three minutes? Watch our short video and see.
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library TONIGHT and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library TONIGHT and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Canadian securities regulators provide update and seek feedback on multilateral initiative to support capital-raising by extending the role of exempt market dealers
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November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Canadian securities regulators provide update and seek feedback on multilateral initiative to support capital-raising by extending the role of exempt market dealers
nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...
nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...
In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
Save the date for Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026! Find out when the Commission premier event returns in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Save the date for Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026! Find out when the Commission premier event returns in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
CSA publishes proposed liquidity risk management amendments and launches consultation
nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...
nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
CSA publishes proposed liquidity risk management amendments and launches consultation
nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...
nssc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library TONIGHT and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library TONIGHT and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Do you know the difference between an RRSP, TFSA and RESP? Our short video explains the basics of these three types of investment accounts
Investments Accounts - The Basics of RRSPs, TFSAs & RESPs
Do you have an RRSP, a TFSA or an RESP?
Do you know how these special types of investment accounts differ and what they’re used for?
In this video we’ll look at the purposes, differences and…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Do you know the difference between an RRSP, TFSA and RESP? Our short video explains the basics of these three types of investment accounts
Romance scams cost Canadians more than $50 million dollars last year. Learn some of the red flags of romance flags by reading our blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Romance scams cost Canadians more than $50 million dollars last year. Learn some of the red flags of romance flags by reading our blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the school year were visiting high schools, colleges and universities in NS. To get on the list, contact us.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the school year were visiting high schools, colleges and universities in NS. To get on the list, contact us.
Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We deliver investing information to students at Nova Scotia's universities and high schools. If you’re a student or teacher and are interested in having us talk to your class, contact us.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We deliver investing information to students at Nova Scotia's universities and high schools. If you’re a student or teacher and are interested in having us talk to your class, contact us.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026 will deliver insightful presentations and discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and developments within NS capital markets. Learn more about this premier event by reading our save the date blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026 will deliver insightful presentations and discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and developments within NS capital markets. Learn more about this premier event by reading our save the date blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...