If you declare Bankruptcy in Alberta, you can keep: RRSPs, RESPs, RDSPs, most pensions in Alberta are generally exempt; Clothing (up to $4,000 in value); Household furniture and appliances (up to $4,000 in value); One vehicle (up to a $5,000 value); Tools and personal property you need to earn an income from your occupation (up to $10,000 in value); The equity in your principal residence (house or mobile home)...

There are two options for Canadians under our Bankruptcy law. For most individuals, Bankruptcy is a relatively streamlined process referred to as a Summary Administration. However, depending on the amount of assets an individual owns, an Ordinary Administration may be applicable.

The federal government provides guidelines to all Licensed Insolvency Trustees to help them determine if an individual or family has ‘surplus’ income. Your threshold for surplus income is calculated based on the number of dependents in your household and your net family income. Net family income refers to how much you earn after deducting income taxes, payroll deductions, essential medical expenses, alimony, and child support. It does not typically...

Each province in Canada has legislation dictating which assets you may keep in the event of a Bankruptcy. These assets are exempt — or excluded — from the assets that would be sold by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee for the benefit of your creditors. Read below to learn what exempt assets exist in your province.

Your Licensed Insolvency Trustee is required to file your prior year’s income tax return if it remains unfiled at the date of Bankruptcy, as well a pre-bankruptcy income tax return for the period from January 1 to the date of your Bankruptcy. The Licensed Insolvency Trustee will retain any refunds arising from these income tax returns. If there is a balance owing on these income tax returns, the amount owed is included in your Bankruptcy. Your Licensed...

The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act requires that all Bankruptcies be filed by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

If a debt included in your Bankruptcy has been co-signed or guaranteed, the co-signer / guarantor will be responsible for making the payments in full.

Chapter 11 is a section of the United States Bankruptcy code (law) which is used by businesses to obtain protection from creditors while it restructures its operations so that it can sustain itself in the future. This law is similar to the two Acts that apply to companies in Canada, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) .

When you file for Bankruptcy you will need to turn over all of your credit cards to your Licensed Insolvency Trustee. At that time, they will be cancelled on your behalf as your credit will be reset once you declare Bankruptcy. You will be unable to obtain new credit cards until after your discharge. However, you may be able to obtain either a prepaid or a secured credit card for use during your Bankruptcy. Note that only a secured credit card will...

Like many loans after Bankruptcy, it is likely you will need a co-signor to obtain a mortgage, although this will largely depend on your credit rating at the time of applying for a mortgage. To improve your chances of being approved for a mortgage, you should save as much money as possible for the down payment. If you can show steady, reliable employment income, this will also help.