Are considering filing for bankruptcy?

The material contained in this website is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

To file for personal bankruptcy you must use a professional known as a bankruptcy trustee.

 

Trustees

For a list of names, consult the yellow pages of your telephone directory under "Bankruptcies - Trustees"

Service Nova Scotia Debtor Assistance
Service Nova Scotia administers consumer proposals. Check the link above for details

 

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act is the legal framework whereby private sector trustees, administrators of consumer proposals, provincial courts and employees of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy administer and oversee bankruptcy and insolvency transactions.

The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act sets out the rights and obligations of the various parties involved in bankruptcy or other insolvency proceedings.

 

Address for the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy in Nova Scotia:

Industry Canada
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
Maritime Centre
1505 Barrington St.,16th Floor
Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5
Tel: (902) 426-2900
Fax: (902) 426-7275

 

Consumer/Debtor Information

The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada publishes a Consumers Guide to Dealing with Debt.

See also the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about bankruptcy.