WURA and BIA: Key Similarities and Differences Checklist

Summary

This checklist sets out key similarities and differences between Canada's Winding-up and Restructuring Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. W-11 (the "WURA"), and Canada's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3 (the "BIA"). Items discussed include the similarities in the overall goals of the legislation, and key differences including items such the entities covered, and the proceedings undertaken by the legislation.