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Insolvency reforms to come into force


Reforms will enhance retirement security and protect intellectual property user rights

OTTAWA, Sept. 4, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to better protecting the rights of pensioners, workers and others during insolvency proceedings. This will ensure all Canadians can have peace of mind when it comes to retirement, while maintaining laws that continue to support growth, innovation and good jobs in Canada.

As of November 1, reforms to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) announced in Budget 2019 will come into force to enhance retirement security by making the insolvency process fairer, more transparent and more accessible.

The BIA and CCAA amendments related to enhancing retirement security will:

Reforms to the BIA and CCAA to ensure consistent protection of intellectual property (IP) user rights in insolvency, announced in Budget 2018, will also come into force on November 1. Currently, in BIA and CCAA restructurings, IP licensees in good standing can continue to use the IP if an insolvent licensor disclaims the licence. The reforms extend this right to liquidations (bankruptcies and receiverships) and asset sales.

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"It is unacceptable that some pensioners face hardship because of their employer's insolvency and underfunded pension plans. Our government believes that after a lifetime of hard work, Canadians deserve a secure and dignified retirement. With these reforms, we are protecting Canadians' retirement security and the ability of businesses to invest, grow and create more good jobs."
? The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

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