Canada: Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring

La Cour d'appel de l'Alberta confirme que les officiers de justice désignés dans le cadre de procédures d'insolvabilité sont protégés des contre-interrogatoires, sauf circonstances exceptionnelles. Cette décision réaffirme les limites strictes imposées aux interrogatoires des contrôleurs et syndics, protégeant ainsi leur rôle neutre et objectif dans les restructurations sous la LACC.

As the Bank of Canada's interest rate hikes push variable-rate mortgages past trigger rates and trigger points, many Canadian homeowners face mounting payment pressures reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has reinforced the single proceeding model in insolvency matters, determining that court-appointed receivers can pursue claims agains...

Lenczner Slaght, Canada's leading litigation firm, announces major achievements including recognition as Litigation & Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Canadian Law Awards. The firm welcomes 11 exceptional law students for summer positions and celebrates partner Sahar Talebi's receipt of the 2025 Dual JD Transnational Leader Award for her outstanding professional achievements and international contributions.

Lenders to food packaging and processing companies may find that amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the “BIA”) and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement...

Lenczner Slaght, Canada's leading litigation firm, demonstrates its expertise across insolvency and restructuring law, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution.