October 2015 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 2.7% and consumer proposal filings were up 8.8% as compared to the 12-months ended October 31, 2014.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 2.4% and consumer proposal filings were up 18% as compared to the 12-months ended October 31, 2014.

Bankruptcy And Sponsoring a Relative’s Application For Immigration

According to Immigration Canada, you can sponsor a relative’s immigration application as long as you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and are 18 years of age or older.  There are however some restrictions, one of which states that you can not be an undischarged bankrupt.

Do I Have To Continue Paying Student Loans During My Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal?

Even though your student loan debt may not be discharged as part of your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal, the creditor is still prohibited from normal collection activities during your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal. We recommend paying the interest portion of the payment during your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal.

July 2015 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 3.8% and consumer proposal filings were up 9.5% as compared to the 12-months ended July 31, 2014.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were up 2.8% and consumer proposal filings were up 15.3% as compared to the 12-months ended July 31, 2014.

May 2015 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.3% and consumer proposal filings were up 9.2% as compared to the 12-months ended May 31, 2014.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were up 0.4% and consumer proposal filings were up 10.3% as compared to the 12-months ended May 31, 2014.

April 2015 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 5% and consumer proposal filings were up 9% as compared to the 12-months ended April 30, 2014.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were up 2.2% and consumer proposal filings were up 8.6% as compared to the 12-months ended April 30, 2014.

Can I Declare Bankruptcy If I Live Outside of The Country?

Generally speaking, under the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act, if you reside outside of the country you can still declare bankruptcy as long as you meet certain criteria. If you are a previous Canadian resident and are have debt issues you should contact Powell Associates Ltd. to determine if you meet the criteria to file personal bankruptcy or a consumer proposal in Canada.

October 2014 Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

Personal bankruptcies were down 6.4% and Consumer proposal filings were up 6.9% as compared to the 12-months ended October 31, 2013.

Can Bankruptcy Deal With My Student Loans?

Individuals who file a personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal, at least 7 years after ceasing to be a part-time or full-time student, are released from paying their Canadian student loan debt.