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Changes and Challenges in Insolvency Court
March 6, 2026
It’s largely business as usual, but the bench is adapting to the times
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Cases we are Following
In Case you Missed it: Decisions on our Radar
March 6, 2026
The financial restructuring and litigation groups at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP are tracking the following cases. We have briefly described issues and updates for each case relevant to the CAIRP membership. Unless otherwise noted, the information in the chart is current to January 22, 2026—more recent developments in each case are not reflected.
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CAIRP Chair's Reflections
Chair’s Message: Rebuilding Success
March 6, 2026
This is my first reflection as CAIRP’s Chair. The first few months of my term have flown by. Let me share a few of the highlights.
Another great ARIL conference has come and gone. For the second time,...
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The WEPP Just Turned 20 Years Old – But Has it Reached Maturity?
March 6, 2026
By Jean-Daniel Breton, CPA, FCIRP (ret.), FIIC and Emmanuel Phaneuf, M. Sc., CIRP, LIT1, Partner, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
The Wage Earner Protection Program (“WEPP”) just turned 20 years old...
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Economic Commentary
2026 Outlook: Artificial Trade Intelligence
March 6, 2026
By Douglas Porter, CFA, Chief Economist and Managing Director, BMO Financial Group
The North American and global economies performed much better than widely expected in 2025, despite a seeming unending...
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Hot Topics
Trending From the West: Auctions a Tool in the Commercial Real Estate Sales Arsenal
March 6, 2026
By Joanne Paulson
The first time Peter Chisholm’s firm became involved as trustee in a commercial property auction was for an office tower in downtown Calgary.
“It was a unique property,” recalled...
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Academic Perspective
Business Insolvency: Legal Proceedings and Alternative Solutions
March 6, 2026
By Benoît-Mario Papillon, Ph.D., Department of Finance and Economics School of Management, UQTR
The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) are two...
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Corporate Insolvency
When Floorplan Stress Returns: Structural Pressures in Auto Dealer Finance
March 6, 2026
By Sudhanshu Marwaha, CPA, CA (India), ACCA, CIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Zeifmans.
Auto dealership files often look uncomplicated until they are not. The collateral is tangible. The security is...
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Academic Perspective
The Direct and Indirect Effects of the Pandemic on Insolvent MSMEs in Quebec
March 6, 2026
Aurore Benadiba, LL.D., Full Professor, Université Laval
The COVID-19 pandemic delivered an unprecedented economic and social shock to Quebec and Canada, affecting every sector of the economy. Micro,...
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Tech Buzz
Beyond the Defaults: A Trustee’s Guide to Hardening Microsoft 365
March 6, 2026
By Michael Turcsanyi, CEO, TruPoint
Sponsored Content
For many Licensed Insolvency Trustees and restructuring professionals, Microsoft 365 has quietly become the modern “office.” It houses terabytes...
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CAIRP Awards
Celebrating the Remarkably Outstanding
March 6, 2026
By Donna Collins, FCIRP (ret.)
In any given year, a high percentage of CAIRP’s members volunteer their time and expertise in some capacity. These volunteers have discovered the secret of volunteerism: You...
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Rebuilding Success Magazine
Rebuilding Success is a must-read magazine for current and future insolvency and restructuring professionals, and stakeholders within the industry. Read the latest digital issue and browse the magazine archives.
Read the issuesWelcome to the official blog of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals! We hope you will enjoy insightful and informative posts by our team of expert bloggers on a wide range of topics, including individual, small business and corporate insolvencies, budgeting, financial planning, credit rebuilding and other money management tips for anyone looking to live a debt free life.
The Class of 2026: Renewing Your Mortgage in Uncertain Times
May 7, 2026
Rising mortgage rates are hitting Canadian homeowners hard. Discover practical strategies — from extending your amortization to consumer proposals — to manage your budget when your renewal comes due.
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Why Every Accountant Should Understand the Basic Principles of Insolvency
May 5, 2026
Learn why understanding the basic principles of insolvency matters for accountants and build that foundation in our online Introduction to Insolvency course.
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How to resolve and avoid tax debt
April 17, 2026
If you have tax debt, find out what happens if you don’t pay and tips for avoiding future tax debt. Work with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to explore your options.
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Find out the latest news from CAIRP on the insolvency and restructuring industry. Press releases from recent years are available in this section.
For media enquiries, please contact Angela Joyce, Media Relations, at aj@whiterabbitpr.com.
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CAIRP: Q4 2025 Canadian Insolvency Statistics
February 9, 2026
TORONTO – February 9, 2026 – Consumer insolvencies remained historically elevated in 2025, even as the pace of increases moderated from the sharp rise seen in 2024, as noted by the Canadian Association...
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Let’s Talk Money and Break the Stigma Around Debt
November 25, 2025
TORONTO – November 25, 2025 – Across the country, many Canadians are silently struggling with debt, weighed down not only by what they owe, but by the stigma that prevents them from asking for help....
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CAIRP: Q3 2025 Canadian Consumer Insolvencies Climb 4.8% Year-Over-Year, Reaching Highest Level Since 2009
November 12, 2025
TORONTO – November 12, 2025 – The latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) shows consumer insolvencies rose 4.8% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 36,256...
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