47. Gambling Debt Help: Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy

<p>For some, gambling leads to a situation where you can't pay your bills and debts when they are due.  This is incredibly stressful.  Listen now to hear about two options for addressing insolvency: a consumer proposal and personal bankruptcy.</p> <p><a title="Information on Blair Mantin" href= "https://www.sands-trustee.com/how-we-help/team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blair Mantin</a>, a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and President of Sands and Associates, joins me in this episode.  He answers common questions about insolvency proceedings, including:</p> <ul> <li>Who is eligible for a consumer proposal and bankruptcy?  What is involved?  What will it cost?</li> <li>Will this impact my credit rating?  Do I have to get rid of my car, home and/or RRSP?  Are tax debt and student loans included?</li> <li>How will it impact my spouse if I go ahead with a consumer proposal or bankruptcy? </li> <li>What are the differences with bankruptcy proceedings in Canada and the United States?</li> <li>How do I find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?</li> </ul> <p>If you would like more information about consumer proposals and bankruptcy, read the blog for this episode at <a title= "Episode 47-blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/consumer-proposals-and-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a></p> <p>To find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Canada, visit the federal government's <a title= "how to find a licensed insolvency trustee" href= "https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/tds/web" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">database</a>.  </p> <p>If you have further questions for Blair Mantin, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, contact him at <a title= "contact information for Blair Mantin" href= "https://www.sands-trustee.com/how-we-help/team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sands and Associates</a>.  He is also the co-host of a weekly radio show on CKNW 980 AM called <a title= "Blair Mantin's radio show and podcast" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dollars-and-sense/id1356235226" target="_bla