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Tickets Are Not Discharged By Bankruptcy
Only a small number of debts are not discharged by a Consumer Proposal or Bankruptcy.  They're outlined in s178 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act which states: "any fine, penalty, restitution order or other order similar in nature to a fine, penalty or restitution o...
Can I get OSAP if I file for bankruptcy?
1.12.2014
When weighing your options to deal with your debt, its important to consider the implications of your potential decision.  Many debtors seek the help ...
What is a Stay of Proceedings?
25.11.2014
Stay of Proceedings When a "Stay of Proceedings" is in effect, creditors cannot "commence or continue any action, execution, or other proceedings, fo...
Senior Citizens and Debt
Author : stevewelker
21.11.2014
Senior Citizens and Debt I wish that it wasn't the case, but I am seeing Senior Citizens in my office more often every month.  As noted in the recent...
Can A Permanent Resident File For Bankruptcy?
19.11.2014
Can A Permanent Resident File For Bankruptcy? Yes.  As a permanent resident of Canada, you are able to make an assignment in bankruptcy or consumer p...
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Assets
13.11.2014
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt; What the heck does that mean?  In Ontario, certain assets are exempt from seizure or judgment proof.  Ontario is an organized p...
Is Bankruptcy Confidential?
12.11.2014
Personal finances are a private matter, so it's not surprising that people want to keep their bankruptcy confidential. Is Bankruptcy Confidential? B...
Lest We Forget
11.11.2014
Welker and Company paused this morning at 11:00am in solemn remembrance of the many men and women who sacrificed so much so that we could be free toda...
Tips When Switching Banks
10.11.2014
At Welker and Company, we always recommend that individuals making an assignment in bankruptcy or consumer proposal switch banks and attempt to close ...