An Officer of a provincial court appointed by the Chief Justice with the powers and jurisdiction as specified under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

The bankrupt’s financial statement or a balance sheet of assets and liabilities showing the estimated value of assets and the names and addresses of creditors and the amounts owed along with other pertinent information.

A statement detailing the receipt and disbursement of funds, interest received, fees charged by the trustee, all the dividends distributed to the creditors and particulars of property that is not sold.

A bar (i.e. stop) against any creditor for the recovery of a claim provable in bankruptcy or a proposal against the insolvent person or the insolvent person’s property. No creditor shall start or continue any action, execution or other proceeding for the recovery of such claims.

A federally appointed official who oversees the administration of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada.