Exhibit 23.1

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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 use of our reports, each dated December 7, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the Registration Statement.

 

Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants

July 19, 2013
Toronto, Canada

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