Bank Of Nova Scotia 6-K, filed Apr 1, 2020

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

Form 6-K

Report ofForeign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: April, 2020

Commission File Number: 002-09048

THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

(Name of registrant)

44 KingStreet West, Scotia Plaza 8^th^ floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1H1

Attention:Secretary’s Department (Tel.: (416) 866-3672)

(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  ☐                     Form 40-F  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ☐

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in The Bank of Nova Scotia’s registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-199099) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-228614) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Scotiabank to hold 188^th^ Annual General Meeting by webcast and teleconference

April 1, 2020 Toronto – Scotiabank today announced that its 188^th^ Annual Meeting of Common Shareholders will be held exclusively via webcast and teleconference. The Board of Directors made the decision to alter the meeting format following directives from public health and government authorities regarding enhanced restrictions for public gatherings and social distancing. As a result of these restrictions, in-person attendance of the meeting will not be possible this year.

Scotiabank’s 188th Annual Meeting of Common Shareholders will be held on April 7, 2020, at 9 a.m. EDT.

Shareholders are strongly encouraged to vote in advance of the meeting. Scotiabank has enabled the following remote channels to facilitate shareholder participation:

Pleasenote: the proxy materials previously distributed will not be updated and may continue to be used to vote individual shares in connection with the annual meeting.

Shareholders are encouraged to visit scotiabank.com/annualmeeting regularly for updates.

Individuals with questions can contact:

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For media inquiries only:

Laura Mergelas, Global Communications

laura.mergelas@scotiabank.com

416-285-2639