Our latest regulatory review looks at all regulatory releases and notices issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) since Feb...
We’re just over halfway through 2026, so it’s time to provide an update and a reminder of the investor education presentations NSSC has at the Halifax Central Library throughout th...
There’s been a lot of talk about initial public offerings (IPOs) lately following some high profile, and exceptionally high value, IPOs. This has led many investors, especially DIY...
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...
We’re taking a short blog break this week for Canada Day. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, friends and family, or however you’ll be celebrating Canada’s birthday. Happy 159th Canada. You...
The principal mandate of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC) is to protect Nova Scotia investors. One of the ways we do that is by issuing investor alerts and cautions. Yo...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
