NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

What’s the latest on Value-Referenced Crypto Assets (VRCAs) aka Stablecoins?

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 09:00

You may have been hearing a lot about Stablecoins, also known as Value-Referenced Crypto Assets (VRCAs), lately. Countries across the globe have been drafting legislation focusing on stablecoins, including here in Canada where they were included in the fall federal budget.

As rules, regulations, and legislation around VRCAs slowly take shape, what are the current securities laws that apply to them?

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Fraud Bingo at the Halifax Central Library

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:00

“Our next number under the F is F7. And our fraud prevention tip is, Low risk and high returns do not go hand in hand.” “FRAUD!” “It looks like we have a winner!”

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Romance scams cost you more than just your heart

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 09:00

The most romantic day of the year arrives later this week, as Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. If you’re looking for love, and online is one of the places you’re looking, be cautious of romance scams that often involve investment opportunities that are after much more than your heart.

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Student Connections Winter Relaunch!

Submitted by nsscadmin on Mon, 02/09/2026 - 09:00

A new year means a new semester. New classes. New students. New teachers. And with that comes new opportunities.

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Regulatory Review: November – January

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 09:00

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 November.

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2026 Halifax Central Library presentations schedule

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 01/28/2026 - 09:00

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the Halifax Central Library to deliver more investor education presentations in 2026.

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Tax time review

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 01/21/2026 - 09:00

The calendar has flipped over to a new year, so Canadians will begin 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. As we do every year when the calendar rolls over, we’ll take a closer look at three things from their investments they shouldn’t forget about.

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Client Relationship Model Phase 3 (CRM3) rollout: What investors need to know.

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:00

Client Relationship Model Phase 3 (CRM3) came into effect on January 1, 2026, which means investors will see a difference in investment cost reporting for 2026 and beyond.

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2025 Investor cautions and alerts review

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 09:00

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 cautions and alerts.