Canada: Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring

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5-Year Retrospective: Insolvency & Restructuring
A comprehensive analysis examines the transformative period of insolvency and restructuring law between 2021 and 2025, revealing how doctrinal consolidation has reshaped the landscape in ways not seen since the 2009 statutory reforms. The authors explore critical lessons for legal practitioners and business clients about the importance of early evidentiary preparation and strategic stakeholder management in determining restructuring outcomes.
Canada Insolvency
LS
Lenczner Slaght LLP
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From Recognition To Recovery: Appointment Of Receiver For Centralized Asset Recovery Process In Cross-Border Insolvency Proceedings
The Alberta Court of King's Bench recently appointed a receiver to facilitate foreign liquidators running a claims process to recover funds from "net winners" of a Ponzi-type scheme located in several different provinces in Canada. This decision illustrates a powerful tool available in cross-border insolvency proceedings to recover assets located in Canada, particularly where assets are held by individuals in multiple provinces and recovery may involve determination of common issues.
Canada Insolvency
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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From Recognition To Recovery: Appointment Of Receiver For Centralized Asset Recovery Process In Cross-Border Insolvency Proceedings
The Alberta Court of King's Bench recently appointed a receiver to facilitate foreign liquidators running a claims process to recover funds from "net winners" of a Ponzi-type scheme located in several different provinces in Canada. This decision illustrates a powerful tool available in cross-border insolvency proceedings to recover assets located in Canada, particularly where assets are held by individuals in multiple provinces and recovery may involve determination of common issues.
Canada Insolvency
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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The CCAA’s Reach Expands: Equity Investors, Foreign Companies And Solvent Companies
Can equity investors commence proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)? Can CCAA relief extend to foreign companies with no business or assets in Canada? Can CCAA relief be granted against entities that are not insolvent? In a precedent-setting decision released on May 11, 2026, the Alberta Court of Appeal held, yes, yes and yes (in appropriate circumstances).
Canada Commercial
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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5-Year Retrospective: Insolvency & Restructuring
A comprehensive analysis examines the transformative period of insolvency and restructuring law between 2021 and 2025, revealing how doctrinal consolidation has reshaped the landscape in ways not seen since the 2009 statutory reforms. The authors explore critical lessons for legal practitioners and business clients about the importance of early evidentiary preparation and strategic stakeholder management in determining restructuring outcomes.
Canada Insolvency
LS
Lenczner Slaght LLP
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