Restructuring and insolvency in Canada: overview

A Q&A guide to restructuring and insolvency law in Canada.

The Q&A gives a high level overview of the most common forms of security granted over immovable and movable property; creditors' and shareholders' ranking on a company's insolvency; mechanisms to secure unpaid debts; mandatory set-off of mutual debts on insolvency; state support for distressed businesses; rescue and insolvency procedures; stakeholders' roles; liability for an insolvent company's debts; setting aside an insolvent company's pre-insolvency transactions; carrying on business during insolvency; additional finance; multinational cases; and proposals for reform.

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This Q&A is part of the global guide to restructuring and insolvency law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit global.practicallaw.com/restructure-guide.