Strong return to bankruptcies in 2022
Bankruptcies could make a comeback in 2022, with the potential end of all financial aid.
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“For many reasons that escape us, there are many things during the pandemic that are inexplicable. One of them is a drop in bankruptcies and insolvency, both personal and commercial,” testified Fabien Tremblay, trustee at Tremblay et Cie, located in Chicoutimi.
When the pandemic started, trustees predicted a rise in bankruptcies. But that didn't happen. However, after 22 months of health crisis, personal bankruptcies have even dropped by 30 to 40%. The percentage could increase rapidly.
“Everyone in our field expects there to be a ...