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Alberta Court of Appeal further clarifies the fraudulent misrepresentation exemption under Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) is designed to give “honest, but unfortunate debtors” a “fresh start” by automatically staying litigation and dealing with the bankrupt’s debts and liabilities in an orderly fashion. But what if the bankrupt was dishonest? Should they be entitled to have litigation stayed and their debts discharged? The BIA contains tools to address this.

Canada, Alberta, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, DLA Piper, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta
All the Single Debtors: Court Refuses to Expand Exceptions to the Single Debtor Rule Under Doctrine of Marshalling

Insolvency and Restructuring Bulletin

Canada, Alberta, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Fasken, Debtor, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Supreme Court Clarifies Exceptions to Fresh Start Principle in Canadian Bankruptcies

The general rule in bankruptcy is that a debtor receives a “fresh start” and is discharged from prior debts, but this is subject to certain exceptions. Subsection 178(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) sets out eight classes of debts that are not released by an order of discharge including an exception for debts that arise out of fraud. In Poonian v.

Canada, British Columbia, Alberta, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Baker McKenzie, Alberta Securities Commission, British Columbia Securities Commission, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta, British Columbia Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Canada decision impacts Securities Commissions’ ability to collect from bankrupt transgressors

On July 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Poonian v. British Columbia (Securities Commission), on whether financial sanctions imposed by securities regulators are dischargeable through bankruptcy. The decision resolves a conflict between Alberta and B.C. jurisprudence and will have a significant impact on the treatment of all administrative orders in bankruptcy proceedings.

The facts

Canada, Ontario, Alberta, Capital Markets, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Ontario Securities Commission, Alberta Securities Commission, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta, British Columbia Supreme Court
Court of Appeal of Alberta to Reconsider Whether Gross Overriding Royalties Run With The Land

A recent chambers decision holding that gross overriding royalties (“GOR”) can be vested off in a reverse vesting order (“RVO”) is on its way up to the Court of Appeal of Alberta (the “ABCA”). The ABCA has granted leave to appeal Invico Diversified Income Limited Partnership v NewGrange Energy Inc, 2024 ABKB 214 (“Invico”).

The Chambers Decision

Canada, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, McMillan LLP, Court of Appeal of Alberta
The Oilers Stay Alive: Court of Appeal Denies Leave to Appeal the approval of a SISP and a Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement in the Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited Matter

BP Canada Energy Group ULC (“BP”) has applied for leave to appeal a decision under section 13 of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”) and for a stay of the orders rendered by Justice Yamauchi on April 24, 2024

Canada, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Fasken, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Leave-on-Leave in Mantle Materials Group: The Priority of Environmental Obligations Extends Beyond the Oil & Gas Industry

In late May, the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) denied an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal of Alberta (the ABCA), which, in turn, had denied leave to appeal of the decision of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the ABKB) in Re Mantle Materials Group, Ltd, 2023 ABKB 488 (Mantle KB).

Canada, Energy & Natural Resources, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Bennett Jones LLP, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Environmental obligations in insolvency proceedings: appeal succeeds in Alberta’s top court

FOLLOWING OUR PREVIOUS ARTICLES ON THE QUALEX-LANDMARK TOWERS INC V 12-10 CAPITAL CORP CASE BEING HEARD IN THE ALBERTA COURTS, 12-10 CAPITAL CORP HAS NOW BEEN APPEALED SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF ALBERTA, WHICH RELEASED IT’S DECISION EARLIER LAST MONTH. BEALE & CO PROVIDES AN UPDATE AND FURTHER COMMENTARY ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF THIS ENVIRONMENTAL CASE.

Canada, United Kingdom, Environment & Climate Change, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Beale & Co, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Lenders Exhale: Qualex overturned on appeal, confirming the application of Redwater

Just over a year ago, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (“ACKB”) decision in Qualex-Landmark Towers v 12-10 Capital Corp (“Qualex”)[1] extended the application of an environmental regulator’s priority entitlements in bankruptcy and insolvency to civ

Canada, Alberta, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, McMillan LLP, Mediation, Due diligence, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Canadian Insolvency: Case Law, Trends and Shifts in 2023

Several significant judicial decisions and legislative updates occurred in 2023 that are relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and restructuring professionals. This bulletin summarizes the key developments of 2023 and highlights areas of significance to be aware of in 2024.

1. Priority Scheme

In 2023, several cases and legislative updates raised important questions regarding the priority scheme in insolvency proceedings.

Environmental Priorities

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