In 2005, Parliament passed a comprehensive package of reforms to Canadian insolvency and restructuring laws. The purpose of these amendments was to provide additional protections for employees, codify existing case law and practice, bolster the proposal process and conform Canadian laws concerning cross-border insolvencies to international practice.
Canada, Insolvency & Restructuring, Fasken, Wage, Bankruptcy, Debtor, Debt, Liquidation, Annual leave, US Federal Government, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act 1985 (Canada)
The priorities of some pension claims on bankruptcy and receivership changed as a result of amendments effective July 8, 2008 to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act R.S.C. (Canada) (the “BIA”).
Priority Before the Amendments
Canada, Employee Benefits & Pensions, Insolvency & Restructuring, Fasken, Wage, Bankruptcy, Debtor, Unsecured debt, Income tax, Liquidation, Unemployment benefits, Secured creditor, US Federal Government, Canada Pension Plan Act 1985, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act 1985 (Canada)