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Nova Scotia Securities Commission @nsscommission.bsky.social · Sep 11
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
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The Commission has scheduled investor education presentations at the Halifax Central Library every month for the rest of the year starting in February. For presentation topics and the full schedule see our latest blog post blog image nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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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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January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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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.

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January 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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The Commission is continuing its partnership with the Halifax Central Library with investor education presentations every month in 2026 starting in February. You can find the presentation topics and schedule in our latest blog post.

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January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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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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January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.

Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Do you work with a financial adviser? Do you know what you would do if your financial adviser changed firms? Find out what your options are in this situation by visiting our website.

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January 30, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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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.

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January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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If you're getting ready to start investing do you know what financial considerations you should look at first? There are thing you should consider and ask yourself before investing. Learn what these are by watching our short video
Before You Invest
Are you thinking about getting started in investing? Maybe with an adviser or our you on through DIY investing? No matter how you plan to invest there are some considerations you should think about…
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January 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.

Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/69459...
January 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Not everyone goes to college. What happen to an RESP if your child doesn’t? Visit our website to find out.

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January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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The Commission has scheduled investor education presentations at the Halifax Central Library every month for the rest of the year starting in February. For presentation topics and the full schedule see our latest blog post

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January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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We're visiting the Halifax Central Library every month in 2026, starting in February, to deliver investor education presentations. You can find the presentations schedule and topics in our latest blog post.

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January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.

Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/69459...
January 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website.

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January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Do you have three minutes to learn about dividend reinvestment plans - AKA - DRIPs? Watch our short video to learn the basics about DRIPs
3 Minutes on Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)
Do you have three minutes to learn about dividend reinvestment plans AKA, DRIPs? A dividend reinvestment plan, or DRIP, is a plan offered to equity investors that allows them to automatically…
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January 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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The Commission is continuing its partnership with the Halifax Central Library with investor education presentations every month in 2026 starting in February. You can find the presentation topics and schedule in our latest blog post.

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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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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

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January 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Did you know nearly 20% of Canadians believe they have been approached with a fraudulent investment opportunity? If you come across what you think may be investment fraud, report it. Visit our website to fill out our complaint form.

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January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The Commission has scheduled investor education presentations at the Halifax Central Library every month for the rest of the year starting in February. For presentation topics and the full schedule see our latest blog post

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January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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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.

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January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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For most people simply saving for retirement is out of reach. Learn why investing needs to be part of your retirement plan by watching our video.
You can't simply save for retirement
Did you know that saving alone isn't enough for most people to achieve their retirement goals and dreams? You can’t ‘save’ for retirement, but you can invest for retirement. Learn why saving for…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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When you make a capital gain do you know how it is taxed? Many investors are confused how capital gains taxes work. To cut through the confusion, visit our website.

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January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Canadians are beginning to think about their annual tax return. For Canadians that invest there are a few tax areas they need to remember to include in their filing. Learn about them in our latest blog post.

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January 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.

Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/69459...
January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM