“People are understandably worried about how they’re going to pay their bills and afford their food or the medications they need or even how to keep a roof over their heads,� said Julian. “With the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians need to know that their federal government has their back.�
“The government needs to ensure that every Canadian who is facing this challenge has the ability to afford the essentials they need, without facing additional financial pressure due to bankruptcy laws,� said Masse. “That’s why we are calling on the government to put a moratorium on consumer proposal payments so that even if the default goes more than 3 months, creditors’ rights will not be revived.�