Bankruptcy Question & Answer Forum - Canada

Author:		Wisdom
Date:		August 1, 2005
Question:		When applying for a new job , and you know that the employer will do a credit check, when is the appropriate time to inform the employer about the bankruptcy and how should this be addressed?
From:		Bruce, Alger & Associates Inc.
Date:		August 2, 2005
Answer:		In Canada, a first time bankruptcy remains on your credit record for 6 years after you are discharged. Therefore, you should expect that your employer will fine out about a bankruptcy until you have been discharged for at least 6 years. As for telling him, I leave the timing up to you. Bruce Alger phone: (403) 296-2970 balger@alger.ca