The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) 6-K Scotiabank Announces Dividend on Outstanding Shares

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

Form6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule13a-16 or15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: November, 2019 Commission File Number:002-09048

THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

(Name of registrant)

44 King Street West, Scotia Plaza,

Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1H1

(416)933-4103

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form20-F or Form40-F:

Form20-F  ☐            Form40-F  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form6-K in paper as permitted by RegulationS-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form6-K in paper as permitted by RegulationS-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ☐

This report on Form6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in The Bank of Nova Scotia’s registration statements on FormS-8 (FileNo. 333-199099) and FormF-3 (FileNo. 333-228614) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

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:	November 26, 2019	By:	/s/ Roula Kataras
			Name: Roula Kataras
			Title:   Senior Vice-President and Chief Accountant

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated November 26th, 2019 – Scotiabank Announces Dividend on Outstanding Shares