Can Bankruptcy Stop The Canada Revenue Agency Collection Process?

CRA Collection Process: Is It Stopped By Going Bankrupt? Dealing with debt is often a stressful process, but it can be even more stressful when you’re dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency. Receiving a notice from the CRA can be upsetting, but it’s important that you understand your rights to understand what you can do … Read more

What Does it Cost to File for Bankruptcy in Ontario? A Guide to the Fees

Costs Of Going Bankrupt in Ontario Receiving threatening calls and letters, facing lawsuits, and being unable to pay your mounting debts can all be extremely stressful. Financial companies don’t tend to pull any punches when they are going after people who owe them money, and this leaves a lot of people losing sleep when they … Read more

3 Ways to Escape the Overdraft Protection Debt Cycle for Good

How To Get Out of Overdraft Protection Debt Being stuck in the overdraft protection debt cycle is a nightmare for many Canadians. It can feel impossible to escape this trap, with interest payments and your living expenses making it challenging to make a dent in the overdraft you’ve built. Thankfully, escaping the overdraft protection debt … Read more

Is Filing for Bankruptcy A Good Idea?

Money troubles like debt can be a significant burden in your life. The digital age has made it much easier for banks and other financial institutions to follow up on the money you owe, and many people feel extremely pressure when they are receiving phone calls, letters, and emails all requesting that they pay money … Read more

How Often Can You File Bankruptcy?

Is It Possible To File Bankruptcy Often? Typically, people see bankruptcy as a once-in-a-lifetime event – a one-off process that helps you regain financial control. Sometimes, though, you can find yourself facing hardship a second or third time and requiring another bankruptcy. If you are in this predicament, you’re not alone. Data suggests that around … Read more

What Does It Mean To File For Bankruptcy?

File For Bankruptcy in Canada The term “bankruptcy” is in common usage across Canada, but what does it actually mean? Fundamentally, bankruptcy is a legal mechanism that prevents creditors from continuing to pursue you for money directly. It is, therefore, a tool that you can use to escape unsustainable monthly repayments and regain control of … Read more

Chances of Getting a Mortgage after Bankruptcy

Getting a Mortgage after Bankruptcy: Is It Possible? The bankruptcy process takes its toll on your creditworthiness. Following the date of bankruptcy, most creditors will not lend to you. But what about getting a mortgage after bankruptcy? Is that likely or not? Need Help Reviewing Your Financial Situation? Contact a Licensed Trustee for a Free … Read more

The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

How the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act can work for you The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA)  regulates the law on bankruptcy and insolvency in Canada. The act details how different legal options will work, while defining the role of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, their representatives– official receivers, the courts, Trustees, creditors, and consumers have. The … Read more

Receivership 101 

What is Going Into Receivership? What it means to ‘go into receivership’ in Canada and how Bankruptcy Canada can help guide you through the process. Receivership has a unique definition within the context of Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Although you may have heard that if a company declares bankruptcy that they ‘go into receivership’, … Read more

How Do I Declare Personal Bankruptcy in Canada? A Step-by-Step Guide

Declaring Personal Bankruptcy in Canada If you’ve got debts that have spiraled out of control, then it’s important to look at your options. When faced with debt in Canada, declaring bankruptcy could be the best solution to help you become debt-free. But if you’ve never been through the process before, filing bankruptcy can be a … Read more

Bankruptcy Discharge Canada – Meet Requirements, Make Surplus Payments and Obtain Certificate

Requirements to Receive Your Bankruptcy Discharge in Canada The bankruptcy discharge process in Canada can take between nine and 36 months, depending on a number of factors, such as whether it is a first or second bankruptcy. There are several steps that must be followed in order to complete the duties required from you after … Read more