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Groupe Nygård : Examen approfondi du regroupement de patrimoines dans le cadre de procédures d’insolvabilité au Canada

Dans le contexte en constante évolution des lois canadiennes en matière d’insolvabilité, le regroupement de patrimoines se révèle comme un recours puissant. Bien qu’il soit rarement utilisé, il est susceptible d’entraîner des...more

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Nygård’s Impact: A Deep Dive into Substantive Consolidation in Canadian Insolvency Cases

In the ever-changing landscape of Canadian insolvency law, substantive consolidation emerges as a powerful yet rare remedy with substantial implications for debtor entities and their creditors, as highlighted by a recent...more

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Attribution d’un acte à une société dans un contexte d’insolvabilité : développements récents dans les affaires Aquino et Golden...

Introduction - La Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a accueilli les requêtes en autorisation d’appel visant les décisions Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino (l’« affaire Aquino ») et Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc. v. Scott (l’«...more

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Corporate Attribution in Insolvency: Recent Developments in Aquino and Golden Oaks

Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has granted leave to appeal the decisions of Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino (Aquino) and Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc. v. Scott (Golden Oaks), which both address the corporate...more

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Fiducies d’instance et financement des litiges : un tribunal d’Alberta définit les critères d’approbation

La Cour du Banc du Roi de l’Alberta (la « Cour ») a récemment rendu sa décision dans l’affaire Goldenkey Oil Inc. (Re) qui portait sur l’approbation d’une « fiducie d’instance » (en anglais, litigation trust) et d’un projet...more

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Prove It or Lose It: Alberta Court Provides Guidance on Evidence Required for Approval of Litigation Trusts and Litigation...

Goldenkey Oil Inc. (Re) is a recent decision of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (Court) about litigation trusts and litigation financing. In that case, Justice Michael J. Lema concluded that when an insolvent company...more

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Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Canada (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER CANADIAN LAW - 1. Canada's Political and Legal System - Canada has a Federal constitution that was significantly overhauled in the early 1980's,...more

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Media5 Corporation : La marche à suivre pour la nomination d’un séquestre en vertu de la LFI confirmée

Le 1er avril 2021, la Cour suprême du Canada a rejeté la demande d’autorisation d’appel de la décision de la Cour d’appel du Québec dans l’affaire Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943. Par conséquent, les tribunaux...more

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Media5 Corporation: The Course of Action to Appoint a Receiver Finally Confirmed

On April 1st, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the application for leave to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal of Québec in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943. As a result, Quebec courts now...more

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Key Developments In Canadian Insolvency Case Law In 2020

In 2020, several significant judicial decisions were rendered across Canada relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and restructuring professionals. This bulletin summarizes the core issues of importance in each case and...more

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AllSaints USA Limited: English Company Voluntary Arrangement Recognized for the First Time in Canada

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Canadian Court) recently recognized, for the first time, an English company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proceeding commenced pursuant to the UK Insolvency Act 1986 (Insolvency Act). ...more

International Lawyers Network

Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Canada

KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER CANADIAN LAW - 1. Canada's Political and Legal System - Canada has a Federal constitution that was significantly overhauled in the early 1980's,...more

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The New Duty of Good Faith in Canadian Insolvency Proceedings

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Canada’s two main insolvency and restructuring statutes, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) were recently amended to include a new duty of good faith on the part of all...more

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The Supreme Court of Canada Rules in Orphan Well Case

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The Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") today released its long-awaited decision in Orphan Well Association et al v Grant Thornton Limited et al, 2019 SCC 5. The SCC allowed the appeal and held that Alberta's regulatory regime...more

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Recent Developments in Canadian Insolvency Case Law: What Lenders Need to Know

In 2017, a number of insolvency cases were litigated, in various provinces across Canada, which may materially affect the realization and recovery rights of commercial lenders in restructuring and insolvency proceedings. This...more

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Sears Canada Files for CCAA Protection: A Distressed Investor's Overview of US Bankruptcy and Canadian Insolvency Law

On June 22, Sears Canada Inc. ("Sears Canada") and certain affiliates1 (collectively, the "Sears Canada Group") sought and obtained insolvency protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) from the Ontario...more

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