Welcome to the Corporate and Insolvency Law Policy Directorate’s (CILPD) information site.

CILPD is responsible for the legislative policy development and review of a number of Canada’s business framework statutes in the insolvency and corporate areas. These include the following statutes: Canada Business Corporations Act; Canada Cooperatives Act; Canada Corporations Act, Part II; Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act; Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act; Winding-up and Restructuring Act; Boards of Trade Act; Pension Fund Societies Act; and the Trade Unions Act.

The CILPD carries out its mandate by conducting policy analysis; monitoring domestic and international developments; undertaking research; consulting with stakeholders; preparing material to support the legislative process; working to enhance public and stakeholder understanding; and, participating in international discussions and negotiations in its area of responsibility.

The CILPD is a part of the Marketplace Framework Policy Branch within the Policy Sector of Industry Canada. CILPD’s phone number is 613-952-1259, fax number: 613-952-2067.