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Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals

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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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Craig Munro: professionalism and personality September 5, 2025
Although CAIRP’s new Chair brings a wealth of experience to the role, it’s his human side that wins praise from his peers
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Cases we are Following
In Case you Missed it: Decisions on our Radar September 5, 2025
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 August 1, 2025—more recent developments in each case are not reflected.
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CAIRP Chair's Reflections
Chair’s Message: Rebuilding Success September 5, 2025
It is hard to believe that nearly six years have flown by since I joined the CAIRP Executive Committee of the Board and that my two-year term as Chair is now coming to a close. As I write my final reflections,...
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Legal Commentary
The “Single Date” Approach Reigns Supreme September 5, 2025
Piekut v Canada (National Revenue) resolves uncertainty on the release of government student loans in BIA proceedings. The Supreme Court clarifies that government student loans are not released upon discharge...
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Economic Commentary
The Trade War Endgame in Sight? September 5, 2025
By Douglas Porter, CFA, Chief Economist and Managing Director and Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist and Director, BMO Financial Group Many of the major trading partners of the U.S., including biggies the...
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Hot Topics
Strategies for Realizing on Commercial and Residential Real Estate September 5, 2025
By Jeffrey Oliver, Partner, Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP; Vanessa Allen, Senior-Vice President, MNP Ltd., and Liam Brunner, Principal, Senior Director and Western Canadian Leader, Valuation & Advisory,...
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Tech Buzz
Reducing Downtime Risks: Building a Resilient IT Foundation for Financial Services September 5, 2025
By Michael Turcsanyi, CEO, TruPoint Sponsored Content As the pace of technological change accelerates, so too does the need for financial services firms—particularly those in the insolvency and trustee...
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Academic Perspective
Understanding Large Variations of the Business Insolvency Rate beyond the Business Cycle: Instructive Diversity within Canada September 5, 2025
By Benoît-Mario Papillon, Ph.D., Department of Finance and Economics, School of Management, UQTR -- The financial health of companies and the state of the economy: A matter of concern -- The fate...
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Corporate Insolvency
Director’s Liability – Due Diligence Defense & RVOs September 5, 2025
By Chris Nyberg, Partner, MLT Aikins The sheer number of cannabis insolvencies in Canada over the last 5 years have resulted in a number of unique issues being considered, not least of which is directors’...
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New Book Release
Licensed Insolvency Trustees: The Canadian Regulatory Regime September 5, 2025
By Mark Taggart, General Counsel at Department of Justice Canada  Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LITs) play a pivotal role in Canada’s insolvency system. Entrusted with the exclusive right to provide...
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New Book Release
A Global Guide to Cross-Border Insolvency: Understanding UNCITRAL’s Twin Model Laws September 5, 2025
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.

Celebrating National Seniors Day: Honoring Wisdom and Planning for the Future

Pamela Meger, CIRP, LIT October 1, 2025 October 1st is National Seniors Day—a time to celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older Canadians. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, we see firsthand how financial stress can impact...

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Dealing with Debt Collectors: Your Rights and Responsibilities

Collin Legall, CPA, CMA, CIRP, LIT September 23, 2025 Dealing with debt collectors can be an intimidating and stressful experience, but knowing your rights and responsibilities can make all the difference. Whether you’re an individual facing mounting bills...

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How to Avoid Debt Relapse: Tips for Long-Term Financial Health

Joel Grisé, CIRP, LIT August 5, 2025 Becoming debt-free is a huge milestone—but staying debt-free is where the real challenge begins. After helping thousands of individuals navigate their way out of debt, I’ve seen firsthand that long-term...

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CAIRP: Q2 2025 Canadian Insolvency Statistics August 6, 2025
TORONTO – August 6, 2025 – The latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) shows that 35,114 Canadians filed a consumer insolvency in Q2 2025, up 2.6% compared to the previous...
CAIRP: May 2025 Canadian Insolvency Statistics July 9, 2025
TORONTO – July 9, 2025 – The latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) show consumer insolvencies rose modestly in May 2025, up 3.1% compared to April. There were 12,...
January 2025 Canadian Insolvency Statistics February 28, 2025
TORONTO – February 28, 2025 – The first Canadian insolvency statistics of 2025 show a 20.5% increase in consumer insolvency filings in January compared to the previous month, according to the Office...
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