June 2016 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

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Canada – Personal bankruptcies were up 0.2% and consumer proposal filings were up 9.4% as compared to the 12-months ended June 30, 2015.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 2% and consumer proposal filings were up 5.9% as compared to the 12-months ended June 30, 2015.

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.

Understanding Consumer Proposals

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.

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.

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.