Scotiabank Q2 2009 Financial Performance Review

Scotiabank Economic Outlook in Key Markets Real GDP Growth % 2000-2007 2008e 2009f 2010f Avg. Mexico 2.9 1.3 (4.5) 1.7 Peru 5.1 9.8 3.5 3.8 Chile 4.4 3.2 (1.0) 2.0 Jamaica 1.5 (0.6) (3.0) 0.5 Trinidad & 8.2 3.0 (0.5) 2.5 Tobago Costa Rica 4.7 3.0 (0.5) 1.5 DR 5.4 5.3 0.0 1.5 2009f 2010f Canada (2.6) 1.7 U.S. (2.9) 1.8 Source: BNS Economics, as of May 26th Scotiabank 41 Scotia Capital Record Quarter, Despite Rise in PCLs ($MM) Q2/09 Q1/09 Change Q/Q NII 345 338 +7 Comments on Q/Q Movements ■ wider spreads & higher loan origination fees, partially offset by small decrease in average loans Other 502 366 +136 stronger trading revenues Income Expenses 231 291 +60 ■ lower performance based compensation & other personnel costs ■ Q1/09 expense level was high vs. 8 quarter average ■ $50MM auto sectoral provision PCL 159 10 (149) Net Income 328 300 +28 ■ One large U.S. account & a few smaller accounts in the U.S. & Canada ■record quarter strong & diversified revenues & lower expenses offset higher PCLs 42

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