2026 Annual Review of Insolvency Law (ARIL)

February 6, 2026

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The ARIL Society is pleased to announce that the 23rd Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference will take place on Friday, February 6th, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario at the Westin Harbour Castle.

Date & Time

ARIL Conference
Friday, February 6th, 2026
7:30AM - 5:15PM ET
Location: Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and Conference Centre

Please click here to view ARIL Brochure.

Opening Reception
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
5:30PM - 7:00PM ET
Location: Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and Conference Centre

Conference Fee

General Registrant: $1025 + tax
Judges, Academic, Articling Students, CQP Candidates: $250 + tax*

ARIL Society Inc. does not allow for refunds; however, substitutions will be allowed up to 3 days prior to the Opening Reception by Monday, February 2nd, in writing to Natalie.alfano@cairp.ca It is the responsibility of the attendee to change or cancel any hotel and travel arrangements. For those writing to request a substitution, please copy your designated substitute on the request. ARIL Society Inc. cannot guarantee dietary or accessibility accommodations for substitutions.

Accommodation

The deadline to receive the discounted rate has passed and room rates are at the discretion of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.

As in previous years, there will be an opportunity to pick up your name badge and join us for our Opening Reception on the evening of Thursday, February 5th.

Hotel Cancellation Policy
Guests will be able to cancel 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night penalty with the hotel.

Please direct questions to Natalie Alfano at natalie.alfano@cairp.ca

Conference Papers

More information will be released shortly.

CPD/CLE

More information will be released in the coming months.

Conference Committee

Co-Chairs:

André Bolduc, BDO Canada Limited
Katherine Forbes, KPMG Inc.
Justice Jessica Kimmel, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Peter Osborne, Court of Appeal for Ontario
Jennifer Stam, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Co-Editors:

Professor Jill Corraini, Camosun College School of Business
Associate Chief Justice Blair Nixon, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

Committee Members:

Keely Cameron, Bennett Jones LLP
Larry Crandall, Farber Debt Solutions
James Foran, Deloitte Restructuring Inc.
Mitch Grossell, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP
Maria Konyukhova, Stikeman Elliott LLP
Ilia Kravtsov, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Natasha MacParland, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Ross McFadyen, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
Jeremy Opolsky, Torys LLP
Jodi Porepa, FTI Consulting Canada Inc.
Linc Rogers, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Claire Wheldon, PwC Canada

2025 Past Co-Chair: Guylaine Houle, Pierre Roy & Associés

Thank you to all the attendees, authors, and sponsors for your continued dedication and support of the ARIL Conference. Special Thank you to the ARIL Society Board of Directors and the Editorial Advisory Board for all your efforts.

We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto!

*Articling Students must be articling at a law firm at the time of event registration in order to be eligible for the articling registration fee. CQP students must be enrolled in the CIRP Qualification Program at the time of event registration. PCIC/IA students must register as a General Registrant. Academics must be currently employed in a teaching/academic role at a university or college in order to be eligible for the academic registration fee.

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