Can Punitive Damages Be Discharged In Bankruptcy?
While most debts can be discharged through bankruptcy in Canada, punitive damages are generally treated as an exception and are not dischargeable under Section 178(1)(d) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA). Punitive damages punish a defendant for outrageous conduct and deter similar conduct in the future, but not to put them out of business. […]
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