Frequently Asked Questions
- What Does An Examination With The Official Receiver Involve?
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<p>The Official Receiver may send you a notice instructing you to appear before him or her for an examination under oath. The Official Receiver will then ask you a number of questions about the causes of your bankruptcy, your conduct, the recent disposition of any of your property, and the nature of your debts.</p>
<p>An Official Receiver is a representative of the Federal Government’s “Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy”, who oversees the administration of bankruptcies and proposals in Canada.</p>
<p>Examinations are not conducted in many bankruptcies. They will generally be called for in larger or more complicated bankruptcies or where fraud may be suspected, or in the case of a repeated bankruptcy.</p>
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This information should not be construed as professional advice.
Every insolvency situation is different and the outcome of each will very depending on its unique circumstances.
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