Filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Nos. 333-89492 and 33-85314
Relating to Prospectus Supplement,
dated January 18, 2007
Province of Nova Scotia
| Issuer: | Province of Nova Scotia | |
| Expected Ratings: | Aa2/A+ | |
| Format: | SEC Registered Global Offering | |
| Ranking | Direct, unconditional debt | |
| Size: | U.S.$500,000,000 | |
| Trade Date: | January 18, 2007 | |
| Settlement Date: | January 26, 2007 | |
| Maturity: | January 26, 2017 | |
| Interest Payment Dates: | January 26 and July 26 | |
| First Payment Date: | July 26, 2007 | |
| Spread to Benchmark: | T + 43 bps | |
| Benchmark Treasury: | 4.625% due 11/15/16 | |
| UST Spot: | $99-01/4.748% | |
| Yield: | 5.178% | |
| Coupon: | 5.125% payable semi-annually | |
| Price: | 99.590% | |
| Day Count: | 30/360 | |
| Minimum Denominations: | U.S.$5,000 x U.S. $1000 | |
| Joint Lead Managers: | Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (Sole Bookrunner), TD Securities (USA) LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) LLC | |
| Co-managers: | National Bank Financial Inc., CIBC World Markets Corp., RBC Capital Markets Corporation | |
| Cusip # ISIN # | 669827FT9/US669827FT96 | |
| Listing: | Luxembourg Euro MTF | |
| Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement: | http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/842639/000095012307000491/y28723be424b3.htm | |
| Legends: | This communication is intended for the sole use of the person to whom it is provided by us | |
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