In statistics released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, the number of personal bankruptcies and consumer proposals filed in Hamilton, Ontario increased by 7% in the first three months of 2006, as compared to the same period in 2005.
In the first three months of 2005 428 Hamilton residents filed a personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal. That number increased to 459 Hamiltonians during the months of January, February and March, 2006.
If you are having financial problems, these numbers show that you are not alone. Every week we meet with many people in our Hamilton office who are overwhelmed by their debts, but there are options, including consumer proposals and bankruptcy.
To get help, e-mail us or call us at 905-777-0770.
