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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.
A consumer proposal is a settlement arrangement with your unsecured creditors to pay a portion of your debt in monthly payment over a period of up to 5 years. These payments are the full and final settlement of your debts with these creditors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When an individual files personal bankruptcy or a consumer proposal these loans are not always impacted and the assets can usually be kept as long as the loan payments are current and continue to be made in accordance with the credit agreement.
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.
Personal bankruptcies were down 6.4% and Consumer proposal filings were up 6.9% as compared to the 12-months ended October 31, 2013.