Can Old Age Security Be Garnished By Creditors?

2009-03-21

Author: Linda Paul

Debt Solutions

The only creditor who can garnish your Old Age Security is Canada Revenue Agency.

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However, once it's deposited into a bank account, those funds can be seized by any creditor who has a judgment against you or, if you owe money to the same financial institution that your money is deposited with, that financial institution can seize the funds and apply them against your debt with them.

Linda Paul

Linda Paul

CIRP, LIT

Senior Vice-President

Servicing: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley

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