scotia6k.htm
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
Form 6-K
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of: August, 2007
Commission File Number: 001-31316
    
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
(Name of registrant)

44 King Street West, Scotia Plaza, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1H1
[Public, Corporate & Government Affairs, Tel.: (416) 866-3925]
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
 
Form 20-F o
Form 40-F x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
 
Yes o
No x
 
If "Yes" is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
     
  THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: August 28, 2007 By:   /s/ Ian McIntosh
  Name:    Ian McIntosh
  Title:      Senior Vice-President, Public, Corporate & Government Affairs
 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
  
Description of Exhibit
       
99.1
  
Media Release - August 28, 2007 - Scotiabank reports strong third quarter performance
  
       
99.2
   Media Release - August 28, 2007 - Scotiabank Announces Dividend on Common Shares