Exhibit 99.6
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors of The Bank of Nova Scotia
We consent to the incorporation by reference of our reports, each dated November 29, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in this annual report on Form 40-F.
We also consent to the incorporation by reference of such reports in the Registration Statements – Form F-3 – File No. 333-200089 and FileNo. 333-185049, and the Registration Statement – Form S-8 – File No. 333-199099 of the Bank.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
November 29, 2016
Toronto, Canada
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