You may have noticed that every time you turn on the radio or television there is another advertisement for a debt settlement company making outlandish claims about how they can solve your debt problems with a quick fix for pennies on the dollar. There is a very good reason that Canadians are now being inundated […]
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ex parte motion When a company faces financial distress, the path forward often depends on more than just the numbers on a balance sheet. The recent Canadoil Forge Ltd. case from Quebec’s Superior Court demonstrates how procedural fairness and judicial scrutiny can dramatically impact the outcome of receivership applications – even when the underlying financial […]
Running small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Greater Toronto Area has never been easy. However, many business owners are currently facing some of the toughest challenges in decades. Rising costs, changing customer habits, troubling macroeconomic variables and supply chain problems are putting serious pressure on companies across the GTA. If you’re a business owner […]
Cash Flow Introduction Are you an Ontario business owner staying up at night because your cash flow isn’t covering your bills? You have money coming in, but it’s not arriving when you need it most, such as when payroll is due or suppliers are demanding payment. If you’re nodding along, you’re experiencing what thousands of […]
When Related Party Business Loans Go Wrong: The $2 Million Mistake A recent Nova Scotia court decision shows how a related party loan when a business is insolvent has tricky rules that can leave the lender in a difficult situation when the borrower company goes bankrupt. The Atlantic Sea Cucumber Ltd. court decision shows how […]
Company Insolvency Introduction On a chilly night in early 2020, I remember getting a frantic email from a fellow entrepreneur—her café had just closed its doors indefinitely. The uncertainty in her voice mirrored what every small business owner across Canada felt: a silent panic about their limited company insolvency and that maybe, just maybe, their […]
This is our last blog post for 2024. We will be back with more in January. Happy Holidays and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all of our readers. Insolvency Advisory Services: Introduction Insolvency is a complex financial situation with significant legal and practical implications. This Brandon’s Blog post explores the key aspects of […]
Bankruptcy of the Company: Introduction Imagine being at the helm of a thriving business, only to watch the bankruptcy of the company. As an insolvency professional, a Canadian licensed insolvency trustee (formerly called a trustee in bankruptcy), I have witnessed the rollercoaster of emotions that come with financial failure, often paired with the entrepreneur’s sense […]
bankruptcy and business Bankruptcy and Business: Introduction As a licensed insolvency trustee, (previously referred to as a trustee in bankruptcy), my role involves assisting individuals and businesses in managing the complexities associated with entrepreneurship. The conclusion of a business often occurs without fanfare; it is not typically marked by formal announcements or celebratory farewells but […]
Paycheque to Paycheque Introduction Living paycheque to paycheque has become a harsh reality for many Canadians, despite the Bank of Canada’s optimistic economic outlook. In this Brandon’s Blog, I delve into the stark contrast between the Bank of Canada’s perception of how households are coping with higher interest rates and the actual struggles faced by […]