Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 6.5% and consumer proposal filings were up 2.6% as compared to the 12-months ended August 31, 2016. New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 6.5% and consumer proposal filings were up 21.7% as compared to the 12-months ended August 31, 2016.
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July 2017 -Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics
Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.7% and consumer proposal filings were up 3.4% as compared to the 12-months ended July 31, 2016. New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 20.5% as compared to the 12-months ended July 31, 2016.
June 2017 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics
Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 2.4% as compared to the 12-months ended June 30, 2016. New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 7.1% and consumer proposal filings were up 14.4% as compared to the 12-months ended June 30, 2016.
May 2017 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics
Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 4.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 4.1% as compared to the 12-months ended May 31, 2016.
New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 6.2% and consumer proposal filings were up 13.8% as compared to the 12-months ended May 31, 2016.
April 2017 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics
Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 3.7% and consumer proposal filings were up 5.1% as compared to the 12-months ended April 30, 2016.
New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 2.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 9.4% as compared to the 12-months ended April 30, 2016.
The New Debtor Prison
We have found that a new form of debtor prison exists and this is due to excessive phone calls, emails, text messages and mail from creditors and collection agencies. These tactics can leave a person feeling afraid to answer their own phone and for some, it can cause undue stress and anxiety which can negatively affect their everyday life and ability to function at work.
Why People Delay Getting Help With Their Debt
The longer an individual waits to get help with their finances, the harder it is to help as the number of options is greatly reduced. By the time most consumers come to us the only choices left are to file personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal. If you are starting to struggle financially reach out for professional assistance before things get beyond your control.
Bankruptcy: My Name is Still On My Ex-Spouse’s Home
To get your name off of the mortgage, your ex-spouse will have to qualify for the mortgage, on his or her own name, when the mortgage comes up for renewal. Whether or not they qualify is up to their financial institution.
Can I Go Bankrupt If My Debts Are The Result of Gambling?
For individuals who are problem gamblers we strongly recommend other counselling to help address the addiction. Personal bankruptcy may provide short-term financial relief but cannot resolve the issue of gambling unless it is combined with other treatment.
Your Credit Report After a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal
Debts included in a bankruptcy should be rated as R-9 or I-9, indicating written-off, and the outstanding balance should be reported as zero. There should also be a note indicating “included in bankruptcy” below the trade line for the corresponding creditor. Debts included in a consumer proposal should be rated as R-7 or I-7 and the outstanding balance should also be reported as zero.