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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 substantial growth in the number of older persons, including Nova Scotia. The most recent census showed that 22.2% of Nova Scotia’s population is 65 years of age or older.
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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 age or older, and that number continues to rise. More older people, unfortunately, means more reported instances, and of course, unreported instances of financial elder abuse.
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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 and social media channels and delivering presentations to seniors’ groups. Here is a closer look at some of the content and presentations we have scheduled.
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Last week we began a look at the securities laws that apply to finfluencers and the content they make.
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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 provides.
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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 February.
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Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026 (NSCM2026) was held in the Compass Room of Casino Nova Scota on Thursday, April 23. This bi-annual event delivers insightful discussions on the latest trends, challenges and developments within Nova Scotia capital markets that are of interest to issuers, investors, market participants, academics, professionals and regulators.
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Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC) staff have been delivering presentations to several local high schools recently. Students attending these presentations are usually between 15 and 18 years of age, which means that they’re under the age of majority in Nova Scotia.
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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 moderators that will oversee our panels and help our panelists dig down to the real meat of the topics being explored. Here are the moderators of our panel and their backgrounds.