Media Advisory - Trouble Ahead for Retail Pharma and Issues in Consumer Insolvency on Agenda for Annual Conference of Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP)

MONTREAL, Aug. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - The Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP), from August 18-20, 2016, will feature special presentations and a series of panel discussions on emerging issues in bankruptcy and insolvency.

This year, top experts will join us in Montréal to explore the major issues in Canadian insolvency, including:

• Turbulent times ahead for the retail pharmacy sector:

For years retail pharma has been a haven of peace and quiet - a sector of the retail industry coveted by financial institutions and reputed for its wealth, stability and bullet-proof performance. However, as demographic changes and retail technology have evolved, retail pharma is presently poised for some turbulent times.

• A view from some Canadian courts

Judges from the Supreme Court of Canada, the Superior Court of Quebec and the Quebec Court of Appeal have a discussion about how their respective courts consider insolvency matters.

• Issues in consumer insolvency:

CAIRP experts discuss the most recent trends in Canadian consumer insolvency and issues facing personal insolvency practitioners.

• Technical updates on the latest legal developments

How have the most recent court decisions affected the practice of insolvency professionals across Canada? A CAIRP panel reviews of landmark decisions over the past year that are shaping insolvency law.

WHERE & WHEN:

Hyatt Regency, 1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montreal, QC H5B 1E5

Thursday, August 18 - Saturday, August 20

Click here for full conference agenda

CAIRP is the national association that represents nearly 1,500 Licensed Insolvency Trustees and associates. CAIRP is committed to providing consumers with better information about the options offered by Licensed Insolvency Trustees to assist consumers and businesses when they are insolvent, and to clearly distinguish our members from unlicensed service providers.

SOURCE Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP)

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For further information or to book an interview with an insolvency expert contact: Andrew Flynn, Communications Manager, Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals, 416-204-3242, ext. 3563, [email protected]