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Similar to the United States Consumer debt collection in Canada is heavily regulated at a provincial level, like the state level in the US. However, in Canada there is a federal Privacy Act with teeth, that effects consumer debt recovery regulations, Credit Reporting regulations and the different court systems.

A prime example of this effect is encountered when doing credit investigations in Canada. In Canada you CANNOT pull a person's credit bureau unless you have authorization in writing to do so. Violation of this regulation can bring severe repercussions. The use and access of Credit information in Canada is far stricter than the US and heavily enforced. Most credit applications in Canada contain a waiver allowing the creditor to access the debtor's credit files.

Another mine field is the different provincial Statutes of Limitation in Canada. For example: In the provinces of Ontario and Alberta there is a 2 year limitation on suing to recover debt. This means that if the last payment on a debt or receivable is over 2 years old, and the debtor resides in these provinces, you can report the debt against their credit file but you CANNOT sue them.

Make sure you have someone collect your money that is licensed to collect in that province. Each province requires companies that collect debt to have a license. No exceptions. Collection agents are required to carry a bond and insurance, and adhere to all applicable provincial laws. Also, in Canada provincial regulations are heavily enforced by Government regulatory bodies.

Unfortunately, when US collection agencies collect in Canada without being licensed, they expose their clients to potential liability. That potential liability could be to a large Government Agency with floors of lawyers.

Obviously the complexities of collecting receivables or debt in each provincial jurisdiction could easily fill several novels. If you have any questions or considerations, don't be afraid to ask. Simply click on the $ and choose your contact option 
Did you know?
  • In Saskatchewan a collection agency shall not commence or continue a lawsuit for the recovery of a debt in the name of a collection agent as plaintiff unless the collection agency has purchased the debt for valuable consideration and the debtor has received notice of the sale of his account.

  • In the Northwest Territories a collection agency is permitted to contact a debtor's employer once a year to confirm the debtor's employment, title, and business address.

  • In Alberta collector can make more than three unsolicited telephone contacts with a debtor on behalf of the same creditor in a 7 day period. A telephone contact is defined as a telephone call from a collector, an automated telephone call, or a voice mail message.

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