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
- 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.