Friday, 30th July, 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
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
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
At first glance, this may seem a pointless topic for an article. Who would want, after all, to declare bankruptcy? Most Americans are well aware of the far-reaching financial consequences of bankruptcy protection. Bankruptcy can immediately and significantly lower FICO scores, darken credit reports for up to a decade and, depending upon the situation, forever [...]