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Jul. 8, 2026

2026 Midway Blog review

We’ve just passed the mid-point of 2026, and it’s been quite a busy year for the Before You Invest Blog. The first six months of 2026 have included several important topics for inv...

Are prediction markets & event contracts legal in Nova Scotia?

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Jun. 17, 2026

Are Prediction Markets & Event Contracts legal in Nova Scotia?

There’s been a lot of talk about prediction markets and event contracts recently. They’ve been covered frequently by the media and are a common discussion point online on social me...

Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

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Jun. 15, 2026

Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

First observed by the United Nations on June 15, 2012, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) recognizes that nearly every jurisdiction across the globe is experiencing a substant...

Financial elder abuse

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Jun. 10, 2026

Know the warning signs of Financial Elder Abuse

If you live in Nova Scotia, there’s a good chance you have someone in your life, a family member or friend, who is elderly. Nearly 25% of the province’s population is 65 years of a...

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Jun. 3, 2026

June is Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month. Throughout the month, the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content relevant to seniors and their families on our website ...

Securities regulation

May. 27, 2026

Finfluencers and securities laws Part 2: “General Advice Exemption”

Last week we began a look at the securities laws that apply to finfluencers and the content they make. This week we conclude that short series by looking specifically at the genera...

Securities regulation

May. 20, 2026

Finfluencers & securities laws Part 1: What securities laws apply?

In a past blog post we discussed some of the risks and dangers from getting investment advice from finfluencers. Finfluencers continue to be extremely prevalent online and on socia...

Investing basics

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May. 13, 2026

What can I find on SEDAR+?

It’s been nearly three years since SEDAR+ launched, but despite the platform entering the toddler years, many Canadian investors are still unfamiliar with the platform and what it ...

Capital Gains and Capital Losses

Investor education

Saving and investing

Apr. 22, 2026

How can I invest for my teen? Informal Trust Accounts.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC) staff have been delivering presentations to several local high schools recently. Students attending these presentations are usually between...

Events

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Securities regulation

Apr. 15, 2026

Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026: Meet your moderators

We’re just over a week away from Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026! Last week we reviewed the exciting panels and panelists we have lined up. This week we’re introducing you to the ...

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Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026: Meet your moderators

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