Friday, 30th July, 2010

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Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions 2010

Bankruptcy exemptions vary by province in Canada. Here is a complete list of Federal Government exemptions a bankrupt individual can keep in Ontario: Click here

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act 2010

Knowing your rights is imperative to ensuring creditors preserve as many of their assets as possible. This link takes you to the Government of Canada's website containing a copy of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (R.S., 1985, c. B-3). Click here

Bankruptcy in Canada 2010

Here's a comprehensive overview of procedures and legal consequences of consumer bankruptcy in Canada. This article discusses Bankruptcy reform, discharge rules, the Wage Earner Protection Program Act, reduction of the student loan discharge period from ten to seven years, protection of all registered retirement savings plans and more. Click here

RRSP’s: What Happens To Them When You Go Bankrupt?

 
I came across this fantastic news today in the Toronto Sun newspaper that will give investors some peace of mind:
If you find yourself in financial trouble and have to declare bankruptcy, your registered retirement savings are now safe from your creditors.
Recent amendments to Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act now rule that for bankruptcies occurring after [...]

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