scotia6k

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: June, 2004 

 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: June 1, 2004  By:   /s/ Ian McIntosh 
   
     Name: Ian McIntosh
     Title: Senior Vice-President, Public, Corporate & Government Affairs
 
       
 
 
 
     

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Description of Exhibit
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99.1
Media Release – June 1, 2004 – Scotiabank reports record results
 
99.2
Media Release – June 1, 2004 – Scotiabank announces dividend on common shares