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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
In the past we've published posts that cover the role and function of NSSC. We're going a step further in our latest blog series looking at the people who keep NSSC running. Next up is Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
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December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In the past we've published posts that cover the role and function of NSSC. We're going a step further in our latest blog series looking at the people who keep NSSC running. Next up is Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Did you know crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) need to register with securities regulators to legally do business in Nova Scotia? Find out which CTPs are registered by visiting our website.
Registered crypto asset trading platforms
The following crypto asset trading platforms have received exemptive relief to offer crypto products to investors in Nova Scotia:
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December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Did you know crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) need to register with securities regulators to legally do business in Nova Scotia? Find out which CTPs are registered by visiting our website.
Have you ever heard of Dollar Cost Averaging? If not, it will only take two minutes to learn the basics by watching our short video.
2 Minutes on Dollar Cost Averaging
Do you have two minutes to learn about Dollar Cost Averaging?
Dollar Cost Averaging is an investment strategy employed by many Canadian investors. Is it right for you? Watch our shot video to find…
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December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Have you ever heard of Dollar Cost Averaging? If not, it will only take two minutes to learn the basics by watching our short video.
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
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...
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 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...
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 3, 2025 at 4:02 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...
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Have you seen and ad or a social media post with a famous face promoting an investment opportunity? It could have been an impersonation scam. Learn more about impersonation scams by reading our blog post.
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Have you seen and ad or a social media post with a famous face promoting an investment opportunity? It could have been an impersonation scam. Learn more about impersonation scams by reading our blog post.
How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Investor Education and Communications Officer, David Harrison
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 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...
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 2, 2025 at 6:02 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...
Did you know we have a YouTube channel? We have more than 70 short videos on basic investing topics including investment fraud, RRSPs and TFSAs, crypto assets, and financial elder abuse.
Nova Scotia Informed Investor
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission protects investors from activities that undermine investor confidence in the fairness and efficiency of Nova Scotia capital markets, while fostering capital…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Did you know we have a YouTube channel? We have more than 70 short videos on basic investing topics including investment fraud, RRSPs and TFSAs, crypto assets, and financial elder abuse.
Save the date for Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026!
Find out when the Commission's premier event returns in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Find out when the Commission's premier event returns in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Save the date for Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026!
Find out when the Commission's premier event returns in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Find out when the Commission's premier event returns in 2026 by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:04 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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 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 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...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
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.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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…
youtu.be
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...