Just for Laughs Group (Groupe Juste pour Rire) remains under active CCAA protection in the Superior Court of Québec. Its secured debt is led by Banque Nationale du Canada at CAD 16,678,862, followed by the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles at CAD 2,533,333 and the Banque de développement du Canada at CAD 2,014,310, with Aréna des Canadiens Inc. and Bell Media Inc. each listed at CAD 1,000,000 and Christopher Silbermann, an individual and possible related party, at CAD 427,201. The listing of creditors itemises approximately 480 unsecured claims totalling CAD 8,204,919, the largest being AEG Presents (UK) Limited at CAD 443,318, Bell Canada accounts of CAD 253,425 and CAD 102,311, and Big Yellow Taxi Productions Pty Ltd at CAD 203,424. Aréna des Canadiens and Bell Media also appear as unsecured creditors, at CAD 261,239 and CAD 108,101.
A claims procedure has been established — see the order for deadlines.
Per the Claims Process Order dated 18 June 2024.
The officer filed a report. All of the debtors' assets have been sold (to ComediHa! and via the building sale), leaving no significant remaining assets capable of generating further realizations for creditors; the CCAA proceedings have since concluded and the debtors were assigned into bankruptcy.
Source: Trustee's report to the creditors on its preliminary administration (in French only)
Application for stay extension, CCAA termination, final distribution and ancillary relief — Application / notice of application
The court granted an approval and vesting order for the sale to 9449-6569 Québec Inc. et 1141137 Canada Inc. Closing terms, as extracted: Title vests in the Purchaser upon the Monitor filing the Monitor's Certificate, free and clear of all Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances (none). Sealed: Unredacted Purchase Agreement (Exhibit P-4) kept confidential and under seal until the earlier of closing of the Transaction or a further court order.
The court granted an approval and vesting order for the sale to Kai Jin. Closing terms, as extracted: Title vests in the Purchaser upon issuance of the Monitor's Certificate, free and clear of all Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances (none).
Application for Approval and Vesting Order and Stay Extension — Application / notice of application
Claims Package (including Proof of Claim Form and List of Creditors) — Proof of claim (blank form)
Application for 3rd ARIO, Interim distribution order and Claims process order — Claims procedure order
The court granted an approval and vesting order for the sale to ComediHa! 24 Inc. Closing terms, as extracted: Closing occurs on the Effective Date, being the date the Monitor issues its Certificate; the Monitor may rely on written notice from the Sellers and the Buyer that closing conditions are fulfilled. Sealed: Purchase Agreement (Exhibit R-3) filed under seal until Closing of the Proposed Transaction, Schedules B, C, D and E to the Third Report (Exhibit R-6) kept confidential and under seal until further order.
Source: Sale Approval and Vesting Order
Application for Sale and Approval Order, RVO, Stay Extension and WEPPA Orders — Application / notice of application
Application for a Second Amended and Restated Initial Order — Amended and restated initial order
Amended Application for an Amended and Restated Initial Order — Amended and restated initial order
The court granted an approval and vesting order for the sale to Festival International du Rire ComediHa!, 9511-9608 Quebec Inc. Sealed: The Purchase Agreement (Exhibit R-3) is filed under seal and kept confidential until further order of the Court.
Source: Approval and Vesting Order
The court approved a sale and investment solicitation process. A bid deadline of 2024-04-08.
Source: Bidding Procedures Order
Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Distribution Juste pour rire — NOI certificate of filing
Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Festival Juste pour rire/Just for Laughs — NOI certificate of filing
Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Gestion Juste pour rire — NOI certificate of filing
Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Juste pour rire TV / Just for Laughs TV — Notice to creditors
Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Juste pour rire les gags — NOI certificate of filing
Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Productions Juste pour rire II — NOI certificate of filing
Guide
CCAA vs bankruptcy vs receivership: what's the difference in Canada
When a Canadian company can't pay its debts, it can restructure under the CCAA or a proposal, its lender can put in a receiver, or it can go bankrupt. Who controls the business on each route, who decides, how long it takes and what creditors get, drawn from the court record.
Debtor
Just for Laughs Group
Monitor
PwC
Bench
| Judge | Court | On this docket | Cases on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Collier | Superior Court of Québec | 12 orders, Mar 2024 – May 2025 | 24 cases on record |
| Justice Castonguay | Superior Court of Québec | 3 orders, Jun 2024 | 27 cases on record |
Counsel of record
| Party | Counsel | First seen | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonitorPwC | Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP · Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | 27 Aug 2024 | Order · 23 Dec 2024 |
| ApplicantJust for Laughs Group | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | 15 Mar 2024 | Order · 15 Mar 2024 |
| CreditorRevenu Quebec | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | 27 Aug 2024 | Order · 27 Aug 2024 |
| # | Priority class | Creditor | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Secured | Banque Nationale du Canada (BNC) · in 112 casesdebtor: Groupe Juste pour Rire / Just for Laughs Group | $16.7M | List of Creditors as at March 21, 2024 |
| 4 | Secured | |||
| 4 | Secured | |||
| 4 | Secured | |||
| 4 | Secured | |||
| 4 | Secured | |||
| 8 | Unsecured | |||
| 8 | Unsecured | |||
| 8 | Unsecured | |||
| 8 | Unsecured |
92 more claims in 2 classes The stack holds Secured and Unsecured claims.
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See all plans8 transactions · 4 closed · 2 approved · 2 not completed — Vente des actifs opérants à ComédiHa! et vente subséquente de l'immeuble, avec produit insuffisant pour distribuer aux créanciers non garantisTrustee's report to the creditors on its preliminary administration (in… · 12 Jan 2026
| Purchaser | Price | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9511-9608 Quebec Inc.the Purchased Assets, as defined in the Purchase Agreement · asset sale · agreement 14 Mar 2024 | Subscribers | Approved15 Mar 2024 | Approval and Vesting Order |
| Festival International du Rire ComediHa!the Purchased Assets, as defined in the Purchase Agreement · share sale · agreement 14 Mar 2024 | Subscribers | Closed7 Jun 2024 | Trustee's report to the creditors on its… |
| ComediHa! 24 Inc.the Purchased Assets and Purchased Shares (Just For Laughs Group business, via reverse vesting structure with pre-closing reorganization) · share sale · ResidualCo: 9517-3258 Québec inc. · agreement 29 May 2024 | Subscribers | Closed7 Jun 2024 | Fourth Report of the Monitor (in French only) |
| Kai JinL'immeuble connu et désigné comme étant le lot numéro DEUX MILLIONS CENT SOIXANTE MILLE NEUF CENT QUATRE-VINGT-DIX-SEPT (2 160 997) du Cadastre du Québec ... situé au 2095-2101, Boulevard Saint-Laurent ... Tous les biens meubles corporels des Débitrices situés dans ou sur l'Immeuble · real property · nominee/assignee: une société à être incorporée · agreement 7 Nov 2024 | Subscribers | Not completed11 Dec 2024 | Nineth Report of the Monitor (in French only) |
| acheteur ComediHa!, closing complété, vente antérieureles actifs achetés et des activités liées de JPR · asset sale | not stated | Closeddate not stated | Seventh Report of the Monitor (in French only) |
| 9449-6569 Québec Inc. et 1141137 Canada Inc.l'immeuble connu et désigné comme étant le lot numéro 2 160 997 du Cadastre du Québec, situé au 2095-2101 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, et tous les biens meubles corporels des Débitrices situés dans ou sur l'Immeuble · real property · agreement 17 Feb 2025 | Subscribers | Approved6 Mar 2025 | Approval and Vesting Order (in French only) |
| M. Kai Jinl'Immeuble situé au 2101 boulevard St-Laurent · real property · agreement 7 Nov 2024 | Subscribers | Not completeddate not stated | Tenth Report of the Monitor (in French only) |
| acheteur non identifié de l'immeuble situé au 2101 boulevard Saint-Laurentl'immeuble situé au 2101 boulevard Saint-Laurent, à Montréal · real property | not stated | Closed9 Apr 2025outside 28 Mar 2025 | Trustee's report to the creditors on its… |
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Cumulative receipts
$29.5M
As at 12 Jan 2026Trustee's report to the creditors on its preliminary administration (in French only)
Cumulative disbursements
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Cash on hand
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Professional fees
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3 more reported figures, and the 2 totals the debtor stated at filing
Each one as the filing states it, with its source.
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See all plans| Date | Document | File |
|---|---|---|
Trustee's report to the creditors on its preliminary administration (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Order - Stay extension, CCAA termination, final distribution and ancillary relief
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Tenth Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for stay extension, CCAA termination, final distribution and ancillary relief | PDF · Subscribers | |
Approval and Vesting Order (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Order Extending the Stay Period
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Application for an Approval, Vesting and Distribution Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Nineth Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Order Extending the Stay of Proceedings
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for a Stay Extension Order | PDF · Subscribers | |
Eighth Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Order Approving Sale and Investment Solicitation Process
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Vesting and Approval Order (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for Approval and Vesting Order and Stay Extension | PDF · Subscribers | |
Seventh Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Judgment - Court of Appeal (WEPPA)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Judgment (Application for Declaratory Relief and a WEPPA Order)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Sixth Report of the Monitor (in French only) | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Fifth Report of the Monitor (in French only) | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for Declaratory Relief and a WEPPA Order | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Claims Package (including Proof of Claim Form and List of Creditors) | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Dispute Form | PDF · Subscribers | |
Claims Process Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Interim Distribution Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Third Amended and Restated Initial Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for 3rd ARIO, Interim distribution order and Claims process order | PDF · Subscribers | |
Fourth Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Cancellation and Striking Off Order (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Order (Extension of Stay)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Sale Approval and Vesting Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for Sale and Approval Order, RVO, Stay Extension and WEPPA Orders | PDF · Subscribers | |
Third Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Amended and Restated Initial Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Second Report of the Monitor (in French only) | PDF · Subscribers | |
Application for a Second Amended and Restated Initial Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
First Report of the Monitor (in French only)
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice to Creditors of the Initial Order | PDF · Subscribers | |
List of Creditors as at March 21, 2024
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Amended Application for an Amended and Restated Initial Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Approval and Vesting Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
Bidding Procedures Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
CCAA Transition Order and First Day Initial Order
| PDF · Subscribers | |
| Pre-filing report of the Proposed Monitor (in French only) | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Application for Transition Order and other Orders | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Distribution Juste pour rire | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Festival Juste pour rire/Just for Laughs | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Festival ZooFest | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Gestion Juste pour rire | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Juste pour rire TV / Just for Laughs TV | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Juste pour rire les gags | PDF · Subscribers | |
| Notice of Filing of Intention to Make a Proposal_Productions Juste pour rire II | PDF · Subscribers | |
Filing titles and dates are public, and so is each filing's own page. The figures read from them are for subscribers.
CiteProceedings., “Just for Laughs Group” (CCAA), Superior Court of Québec. Retrieved 5 November 2026, https://proceedings.ca/case/just-for-laughs-group
Sources last checked · summary updated 4 September 2026 · Report a correction · Printed from proceedings.ca/case/just-for-laughs-group
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