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Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals

Industry Views & News

CAIRP offers a wide range of publications, news and expert views on everything related to the insolvency and restructuring industry in Canada.

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Feature
The Distinguished Career of Former Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz September 16, 2026
From insolvency law rulings to staring down the COVID problem, Morawetz’s influence is broad and respected
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Cases we are Following
In Case you Missed it: Decisions on our Radar September 15, 2026
We are the tracking the cases listed in the chart below. In our view, these cases raise issues or provide updates that are potentially relevant to the CAIRP membership. Unless otherwise noted, the information in the chart is current to August 24, 2026—more recent developments in each case are not reflected.
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CAIRP Chair's Reflections
Chair’s Message: Rebuilding Success September 15, 2026
As we move into the final months of 2026, Canadian businesses and consumers continue to navigate an environment marked by economic uncertainty, affordability pressures, evolving markets, and rapid technological...
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Policy & Reform
A few months left before the expansion of pensioners’ super-priority September 15, 2026
By Danny Duy Vu, Partner and Melis Celikaksoy, Associate, Stikeman Elliott LLP In April 2023, the Canadian federal government passed Bill C-228, formally known as an Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency...
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Economic Commentary
Outlook 2027: The Good, the Bad, and the USMCA September 15, 2026
For a spell this past summer, the clouds hanging over Canada’s economy were beginning to part. A hiring rebound had recouped all of the 112,300 jobs that were lost in the first four months of the year,...
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Tech Buzz
Zero Trust for Trustees: What It Is, and Why Your Firm Needs It September 16, 2026
By Michael Turcsanyi, CEO, TruPoint · Sponsored content Sponsored Content Over the past two years in these pages we have looked at the pieces of a secure practice: meeting the Superintendent’s electronic...
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Cross-Border Insolvency
Trends and Recent Developments in Chapter 15 U.S. Bankruptcy Code Proceedings September 16, 2026
By R. Adam Swick, Chair, International Insolvency and Partner, Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Akerman LLP -- I. Introduction -- Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code was designed to facilitate coordination...
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Legal Perspectives
Interprovincial Discrepancies in Insolvency Matters in Canada September 15, 2026
By Kevin Mailloux, Partner; Alex Fernet Brochu, Senior Associate; and Hugo Prévosto, Intern, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP -- INTRODUCTION -- The applicability of bankruptcy and restructuring statutes...
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Professional Practice
Thousands of Files, Hundreds of Websites, One Market: The Case for Modernizing Distressed Asset Sales September 16, 2026
By Divi Dev, restructuring lawyer and founder of Divi Distressed Investments and Dividend Distressed Assets Marketplace. At any given time, distressed assets are being marketed across Canada through...
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CAIRP Awards
The Difference One Volunteer Can Make September 16, 2026
By Donna Collins, FCIRP (ret.) Ask any longtime CAIRP volunteer why they keep coming back, and you'll likely hear some version of the same thing: what they've gained — in connection, in purpose, in...
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Book Review
A Global Guide to Cross-Border Insolvency: Understanding UNCITRAL’s Twin Model Laws September 16, 2026
By Virginia Torrie, JD, LLM, PhD, ICD.D Law 80 Lecturer, Queen’s University Faculty of Law In an increasingly globalized business environment, cross-border insolvency is more and more relevant and...
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Blogs

Welcome 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.

Understanding Insolvency Before Special Assets: A Guide for Commercial Lenders and Credit Officers

Francyne Myers, JD, CIRP, LIT, Director, Policy and Education Programs September 22, 2026 Learn why understanding insolvency early helps commercial lenders and credit officers spot risk sooner and support better outcomes before special assets.

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Back to School: Are We Preparing Students to Manage Money as Well as Their Studies?

Colleen Craig, CPA, CA, FCIRP, LIT September 17, 2026 From budgeting and credit cards to student loans, discover practical financial lessons that can help students avoid debt and build confidence.

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Managing High-Interest Credit Card Debt: Tips for Canadians to Avoid the Summer Spending Hangover

Ilan Kibel, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT August 24, 2026 Learn how to avoid high-interest credit card debt after summer spending with practical tips on budgeting, smart borrowing, and managing expenses.

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CAIRP: Q2 2026 Canadian Insolvency Statistics August 14, 2026
CAIRP's Q2 2026 insolvency statistics show consumer insolvencies increased 6.9% year-over-year, while business insolvencies remained steady despite ongoing economic pressures.
CAIRP: Q1 2026 Canadian Insolvency Statistics May 11, 2026
Consumer insolvencies rise to highest level since 2009 in Q1 2026, while business filings show mixed trends amid ongoing economic uncertainty, says CAIRP.
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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