Address on Bankruptcy Legislation in Canada (Classic Reprint)

Mr. D. E. Thomson

ISBN 10: 0260082708 / ISBN 13: 9780260082701

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book examines bankruptcy legislation in Canada, tracing its history from its English origins to its current state in the 21st century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the development of bankruptcy laws in Canada, discussing the different approaches taken by the various provinces and the federal government. The book also explores the key principles underlying bankruptcy legislation, such as the fair distribution of an insolvent's property and the debtor's discharge from liability. The author argues that a uniform, national bankruptcy law is essential for Canada's economic and social well-being, and proposes a framework for such a law. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, theory, and practice of bankruptcy law in Canada. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Address on Bankruptcy Legislation in Canada (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260082708
• ISBN 13: 9780260082701
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

Why a single bankruptcy law might matter to Canada’s future trading power

This book surveys the debate over whether Canada should have a uniform Dominion act or leave provinces to handle insolvency law, and what that choice means for business and creditors.

The text traces how different provinces approached voluntary assignments, debtor relief, and preferences, from the late 19th century through early attempts at national reform. It weighs the consequences of fragmented laws on credit, commerce, and the country’s international standing, and it argues for careful, skilled legislation rather than quick fixes.

• See how Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and British Columbia handled assignments for the general benefit of creditors.
• Understand the arguments for a uniform Dominion law versus retaining provincial control.
• Learn about the role of public opinion, economics, and international considerations in shaping reform.
• Explore the tensions between debtor discharge, asset administration, and the interests of trade.

Ideal for readers of legal history, policy analysis, and those interested in how insolvency rules affect commerce and national life.