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ONTARIO PENSION PLAN: DOUG FORD GUARANTEES ONTARIO PENSION PLAN RELIEF FOR ALGOMA STEELWORKERS

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CANADIAN DEBT SOLUTIONS: AVOIDING THE BANKRUPTCY PROCESS

Canadian debt solutions:  Introduction This blog discusses a very interesting recent decision in the British Columbia bankruptcy case of Hervias (Re), 2018 BCSC 1579 (CanLII).  A licensed insolvency trustee (LIT or Trustee) (formerly known as a bankruptcy trustee) is trained to develop Canadian debt solutions.  Sometimes the best debt solution does not involve a formal […]

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CORPORATE BANKRUPTCY IN CANADA: SADLY IN E-COMMERCE TAXLAND

Corporate bankruptcy in Canada: Introduction A brand-new report from PwC Canada discloses that in 2018, Canadians anticipate spending an average of $1,563, up 6.7% over last year. Men are expected outspend women by almost $400.  That got me to start thinking about what the most complex issue for corporate bankruptcy in Canada is when an […]

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CANADIAN BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE: CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE IN A BANKRUPTCY

Canadian bankruptcy discharge:  Introduction Many times during the administration of a Canadian bankruptcy, the licensed insolvency Trustee (formerly called a bankruptcy trustee) (Trustee) comes across a novel issue.  The decision of A.R. Robertson, a Registrar in Bankruptcy in Calgary, Alberta in the bankruptcy discharge application of Shirley Rose Cooke has such an issue within it. […]

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RECENT BANKRUPTCY CASES: US RETAILER MATTRESS FIRM HOPES FOR SOFT LANDING

Recent bankruptcy cases:  Introduction The assault on brick-and-mortar retailers in North America continues.  One of the most recent bankruptcy cases out of the USA is that of Houston-based Mattress Firm Inc. (Mattress Firm).  Mattress Firm is the biggest mattress seller in the USA, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The firm plans on closing to 700 […]

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DEBT RELIEF IN CANADA: BANKRUPTCY COURT SALUTES CANADIAN MILITARY VETERAN

Debt relief in Canada:  Introduction I recently read a decision of the Bankruptcy Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Bankruptcy and Insolvency that really inspired me.  It got me thinking about the sacrifices our men and women in the military make for all Canadians. This particular Court decision, also made me think […]

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SMALL BUSINESS LOANS CANADA CASE STUDY: LOSING YOUR MONEY IS NOT FUNNY

Small business loans Canada:  Introduction Today I am going to be telling you a story about a US corporate bankruptcy, and then a case study of our own.  The purpose is to illustrate how you need to understand all the risk factors as a private small investor in making small business loans Canada.  Small business […]

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CONSUMER PROPOSAL OR BANKRUPTCY: LIST OF MY CREDITORS FOR CONSUMER PROPOSAL

Consumer proposal or bankruptcy:  Introduction We always perform an initial free consultation with people thinking about filing either a consumer proposal or bankruptcy. People ask me, what if I can’t create a list of all my creditors? Consumer proposal or bankruptcy:  A refresher If you are a regular reader of my Brandon’s Blog, then you […]

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BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY ACT CANADA: BANKRUPTCY LAW FAQ

Introduction I am often asked general questions about the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act Canada.  Sometimes it is about the application of a certain section or topic.  Other times, it is a simple question such as where can I find a copy that I can look at? The purpose of this Brandon’s Blog is to list […]

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330 UNIVERSITY AVENUE: CORPORATE BANKRUPTCY COURT TORONTO SECRETS EXPOSED FROM THE CANADA LIFE BUILDING

330 University Avenue:  Introduction On the west side of University Avenue and immediately north of Queen Street, lies 330 University Avenue, in Toronto’s core. This University Ave. building is known as the Canada Life Building.  Work on the building began in 1929 for the brand-new head office of the Canada Life Assurance Company and it opened […]

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