Proceedings.

Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation et al

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CCAACompanies' Creditors Arrangement Act, R.S.C. 1985 c. C-36 as amended
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Supreme Court of British Columbia
File
S-206189
Filings held176
Last activity28 Apr 2026
On the record150 days
Secured debt$64.8M
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Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation and affiliated petitioners remain in active CCAA proceedings before the Supreme Court of British Columbia under court file No. S-206189. The record dates the case on this page from April 24, 2026, when the petitioners filed a notice of application seeking an extension of the stay of proceedings. No further steps, hearing outcomes or reports are recorded, and no stage has been assigned.

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#Report

The officer filed report no. Twenty-Third Report. The Petitioners continue to maintain the Mill Site and carry out woodland operations while working toward finalizing and closing the Tidnish APA sale of woodlands assets, alongside preparing a Closure Plan for post-closing decommissioning of the Mill Site.

Source: Twenty-Third Report of the Monitor

#Report

The officer filed report no. Twenty-Second Report. The Petitioners continued operating the Mill Site and woodlands activities, worked with the Monitor to implement the Tidnish APA and Amalgamation, and communicated with stakeholders regarding pension plan wind-up and closure planning.

Source: Twenty-Second Report of the Monitor

#Report

The purpose of this thirteenth report (the “Thirteenth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Twelfth Report dated April 25, 2023; b) an update on the EA process; c) an update on the Mediation; d) an update on the Power Island opportunity; e) an update on the ELC; f) an update on the Mill maintenance and woodland activities; g) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period April 1, 2023 through to July 31, 2023; h) the updated cash flow forecast for the Petitioners (the “Thirteenth Report Forecast”) for the period August 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023 (the “Thirteenth Report Forecast Period”); i) the Petitioners’ proposed amendments to the IFF and SIFF Term Sheets; j) the request for the Tenth Stay Extension; and k) the Monitor’s Recommendations — Cash-flow statement

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The purpose of this twelfth report (the “Twelfth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Eleventh Report dated October 27, 2022; b) an update on the EA process; c) an update on the Mediation; d) a preface to the Power Island opportunity (defined below); e) an update on the ELC; f) an update on the Mill maintenance resulting from Hurricane Fiona (as defined in the Eleventh Report); g) an update on the woodlands activities; h) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period October 1, 2022 through to March 31, 2023; i) the updated cash flow forecast for the Petitioners (the “Twelfth Report Forecast”) for the period April 1, 2023 through August 30, 2023 (the “Twelfth Report Forecast Period”); j) the Petitioners’ proposed amendments to the IFF and SIFF Term Sheets; k) the request for the Ninth Stay Extension; and l) the Monitor’s Recommendations — Cash-flow statement

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a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Eighth Report dated October 6, 2021 (certain activities of the Petitioners and the Monitor, primarily related to the EA process, were detailed in the Ninth Report, and are repeated here for completeness); b) an update on the EA process, including filing of the TOR 137 Appeal and the TOR Judicial Review; c) an update on mediation and litigation, including the BHA Amendments; d) an update on the ELC; e) an update on the Mill maintenance, wastewater removal, and woodlands activities; f) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period October 1, 2021 through to March 31, 2022; g) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “Tenth Report Forecast”) for the period April 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022 (the “Tenth Report Forecast Period”); h) the Petitioners’ proposed third draw on the IFF of $8,000,000 and amendments to the IFF Term Sheet; i) amendments to the SIFF Term Sheet; j) the proposed court ordered charges in these proceedings; k) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and l) the Monitor’s Recommendations — Court officer report

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#Report

The purpose of this ninth report (the “Ninth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Environmental Assessment (“EA”) process; b) an update on settlement discussions and litigation with the Province; c) the Mediation Application; d) the Petitioners’ cash flow as at the date of this Ninth Report and mediation funding; e) the sale of the Auction Equipment and the Auction Distribution Application; and f) the Monitor’s recommendations and conclusions — Court officer report

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The purpose of this eighth report (the “Eighth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) activities of the Petitioners and the Monitor since the Sixth Report (certain activities of the Petitioners and the Monitor, primarily related to the EA process, were detailed in the Seventh Report, and are repeated here for completeness); b) an update on the EA process; c) update on settlement discussions and litigation with the Province; d) an update on Mill hibernation, maintenance and woodland activities; e) an update on the ELC and the Second ELC Report (as defined below); f) amendments to the IFF; g) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period April 1, 2021 through to September 30, 2021; h) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “Eighth Report Forecast”) for the period October 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 (the “Eighth Report Forecast Period”); i) professional fees and disbursements to date for the Monitor from March 13, 2021 to September 24, 2021, and its legal counsel for the period of April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021; j) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and k) the Monitor’s comments — Court officer report

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The purpose of this seventh report (the “Seventh Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on Northern Pulp’s EA related activities; b) an update on the impact of the Class 2 Designation on the EA Process and related timelines; c) an update on the status of the IFF Term Sheet; d) update on the ELC activities since the Sixth Report; 5 e) an update on settlement discussions with the Province and a tolling arrangement to address the upcoming limitation period with respect to litigation against the Province; f) the upcoming expiry of the Stay Period; and g) the Monitor’s comments — Court officer report

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The purpose of this sixth report (the “Sixth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Fifth Report dated December 8, 2020; b) an update on the activities of the ELC and related communications with other stakeholders; c) an introduction to Northern Pulp’s vision of the future; d) an update with respect to the environmental assessment (“EA”) process and related strategies required to obtain approval from the Province to construct a replacement effluent treatment facility (“R-ETF”) and recommence Mill operations; e) an update with respect to the Petitioners’ current litigation against the Province; f) an update with respect to the contribution agreement dated March 17, 2020 (the “CA”) and the Monitor’s report on spending under the CA (the “Monitor’s Interim CA Report”); g) an update on notices of resiliating or disclaiming agreements (“NRDs”) sent by the Petitioners; h) an overview of the proposed second KERP (the “Second KERP”) and related increase in the KERP Charge requested by the Petitioners; i) an overview of the proposed Special Pension Payment and related amendments to the SIFF Term Sheet; j) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period December 1, 2020 through to March 31, 2021, including an update on the hibernation activities with respect to the Mill and the decommissioning of the aeration stabilization basin (the “ASB”) adjacent to the Boat Harbour (“BH”) lagoon, and an update on the woodlands operations and the implementation of a 4 widely accepted independent review of forestry practices in Nova Scotia prepared by Mr. William Lahey of the University of King’s College in Halifax (the “Lahey Report”); k) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “Sixth Report Forecast”) for the period April 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 (the “Sixth Report Forecast Period”); l) the updated interim financing budget analysis showing expected longer-term costs from April 1, 2021 through to June 30, 2022 (the “Sixth Report IFB”); m) the Petitioners’ proposed second draw on the IFF of $6,000,000 and amendment to the IFF Term Sheet; n) the proposed court ordered charges in these proceedings; o) professional fees and disbursements to date for the Monitor and its legal counsel; p) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and q) the Monitor’s Recommendations — Court officer report

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1. The purpose of this fifth report (the “ Fifth Report ”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Fourth Report dated October 30, 2020; b) an update on the activities of the Environmental Liaison Committee (the “ ELC ”) and related communications with other stakeholders; c) an update of the activities of the Monitor pursuant to a contribution agreement dated March 17, 2020 (the “ Contribution Agreement ”); d) an update on notices of resiliating or disclaiming agreements (“ NRDs ”) sent by the Petitioners; e) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “ Variance Analysis ”) for the period August 1, 2020 through to November 30, 2020, with respect to the Initial Milestone Activities Schedule attached to the Supplement to the Second Report at Appendix “A”; f) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “ Fifth Report Projections ”) for the period December 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 (the “ Fifth Report Forecast Period ”); g) the updated interim financing budget showing expected longer-term costs for the period December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022; h) an update on the milestone analysis and progress of the Petitioners pertaining to the overall restructuring, including resumption of mill operations; i) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and j) the Monitor’s Recommendations — Court officer report

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The purpose of this fourth report (the “ Fourth Report ”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) a brief update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Third Report; b) an update on the Community Liaison Committee (as described in the Supplement to the Second Report and the sixth affidavit of Mr. Bruce Chapman). The Community Liaison Committee has since been renamed and will be referred to as the Environmental Liaison Committee (the “ ELC ”) in this Fourth Report; c) an update on notices of resiliating or disclaiming agreements (“ NRDs ”) sent by the Petitioners since the Third Report; d) the Monitor’s process to provide oversight with respect to the Petitioners’ use of funds advanced pursuant to the Initial Advance (the “ Budget Monitoring Process ”); e) the detailed activities and sub-activities that Northern Pulp has undertaken, to which the Monitor is overseeing pursuant to the Budget Monitoring Process; f) the analysis, as requested by this Honourable Court, comparing the Interim Financing Budget to the actual spend for the period from August 1, 2020 to October 25, 2020; g) a brief update on the Petitioners’ use of the Subordinated Interim Financing Facility and payments released discharging certain Employee Obligations; and h) the Monitor’s comments on the above — Court officer report

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The purpose of this third report (the “Third Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) a brief update on the Petitioners’ activities since the August 6 Hearing; b) a brief update on Monitor’s monitoring of the milestone activities since the August 6 Hearing; c) a summary of severance, salary continuance and retiree benefit and pay obligations; d) an overview of the proposed Subordinated Interim Financing Facility and the Subordinated Interim Financing Charge (both as defined below); e) the revised charge requested by the Petitioners for an increase in the KERP; and f) the Monitor’s comments on the above — Court officer report

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Parties

Debtor

Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation et al

Monitor

EY

Bench and counselPer the orders and service lists on the record

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JudgeCourtOn this docketCases on record
Justice FitzpatrickSupreme Court of British Columbia25 orders, Jun 2020 – Apr 202649 cases on record

Counsel of record

PartyCounselFirst seenSource
MonitorEYStikeman Elliott LLP · Elizabeth Pillon, Stikeman Elliot LLP22 Apr 2021Application · 22 Apr 2021
ApplicantMcCarthy TétraultLLPMcCarthy Tétrault LLP25 Nov 2021Application · 25 Nov 2021
ApplicantMcCarthy TétraultLLP (Sean Collins)McCarthy Tétrault LLP18 Oct 2021Application · 18 Oct 2021
ApplicantNorthern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation et alMcCarthy Tétrault LLP · Mehigan LLP23 Jun 2020Service list · 9 Apr 2026
CreditorAtlas Holdings LLC and Blue Wolf Capital Management, LLCDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP22 Apr 2021Order · 22 Apr 2021
CreditorDIP FinancierChernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP22 Apr 2021Application · 22 Apr 2021
CreditorDIP Financier, Pacific Harbor North American Resources LtdChernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP22 Apr 2021Order · 22 Apr 2021
CreditorDIP FsnancierFlaherty Svonkin LLP29 Oct 2021Application · 29 Oct 2021
CreditorHeritage Gas LimitedBoyneClarke LLP3 Jul 2020Application · 3 Jul 2020
CreditorHiggins Mountain Wind FarmWhiteley Litigation9 Apr 2026Service list · 9 Apr 2026
CreditorJ.DDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP9 Apr 2026Service list · 9 Apr 2026
CreditorKomatsu International (Canada) IncBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP31 Mar 2022Order · 31 Mar 2022
CreditorKomatsu UniforBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP9 Apr 2026Service list · 9 Apr 2026
CreditorPacific Harbor North American Resources LtdChernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP · Torys LLP24 Oct 2022Application · 11 Dec 2025
CreditorPaper Excellence Canada Holdings CorporationNathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP22 Apr 2021Order · 22 Apr 2021
CreditorPaper'Excelience~0anada'HoldiTTgs -CorporationSchachter-Sc- Thompson-LLP22 Apr 2021Application · 22 Apr 2021
CreditorSubmittedMcCarthy Tétrault LLP19 Jun 2020Application · 19 Jun 2020
CreditorSuperintendent of PensionsBoyneClarke LLP3 Jul 2020Application · 3 Jul 2020
CreditorUniforRonald A. Pink, Pink Larkin LLP22 Apr 2021Order · 22 Apr 2021
CreditorUnifor Local 440Chernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP
Previously BoyneClarke LLP (last seen 3 Jul 2020)
3 Jul 2020Service list · 9 Apr 2026
CreditorValmet LtdDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP9 Apr 2026Service list · 9 Apr 2026
Capital structureAs asserted in the filings
stated amounts, drawn to scale
Priority classCreditorAmountSource
SecuredProvince of Nova Scotia · in 2 casesGeneral Assignment of Rents and Other Monies; original loan principal $75,000,000; additional security by share pledge agreement whereby Northern Timber Nova Scotia LP pledged all shares in Northern Timber's capital stock in favour of the Province — Balance of amounts owing on $75,000,000 loan advanced by the Province; part of Monitor's Estimate of Liabilities as at June 19, 2020 — debtor: Northern Timber Nova Scotia Corporation · as of 19 Jun 2020$64.8MFirst Report of the Monitor
SecuredPaper Excellence Corporation (PEC)Collateral mortgages and a general security agreement — Related party: PEC is the Petitioners' parent/owner and also a customer and creditor. Senior Leaders informed Monitor that of the approximately $213.3 million owed by Northern Pulp to PEC, approximately $29.8 million is secured (prose approximation); exact figure per Monitor's Estimate of Liabilities used here. PEC also holds separate unsecured claims against Northern Pulp ($133,527,616) and 105 BC ($49,925,965), not included as secured. — debtor: Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation · as of 19 Jun 2020$29.9MFirst Report of the Monitor
SecuredProvince of Nova Scotia · in 2 casesCollateral mortgage and general security agreement (GSA) — Balance of amounts owing on loans advanced by the Province; part of Monitor's Estimate of Liabilities as at June 19, 2020 (combined Province secured line of $84,874,246 also includes Northern Timber loan below) — debtor: Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation · as of 19 Jun 2020$20.1MFirst Report of the Monitor
Sale processAs stated in the filings

3 transactions · 2 closed · 1 proposed — The Twenty-Third Report Forecast assumes the completion of the Tidnish APA on or before May 31, 2026Twenty-Third Report of the Monitor · 24 Apr 2026

Bid deadline

20 November 2025

Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re SISP Approval) made…

Phase 1 deadline

27 August 2025

Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re SISP Approval) made…

Break fee

$3.08M

Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re SISP Approval) made…

Stalking horse

Tidnish Holdings Limited

Twenty-Third Report of the Monitor

PurchaserPriceStatusSource
end purchasers at Ritchie Bros. auction, unnamedthe Auction Equipment · auction · agreement 23 Nov 2021$876KNet Sale Proceeds of the Auction, less a wire transfer fee of $14.95Closed22 Mar 2022The purpose of this ninth report (the “Ninth…
Macer Forest Holdings Inc.Stalking horsethe Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 18, 2025 ... between Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation and Northern Timber Nova Scotia Corporation, as vendor · asset sale · agreement 18 Aug 2025not statedProposedoutside 27 Feb 2026Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re SISP Approval)…
Tidnish Holdings LimitedStalking horsethe assets described in the Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchased Assets") · asset sale$235Mfigure listed as 'Proceeds from Tidnish APA' in the amended waterfall estimate; OCR-truncated as '235,000,00'Closeddate not stated2022 03 22 Filed Monitor Certificate
AdvisorsRitchie Bros. Auctioneer (Canada) Ltd. (auctioneer)The purpose of this ninth report (the “Ninth Report”) is to provide…
Closing termsVacant possession delivered at 12:01 a.m. Vancouver time on the Closing Date; Vendors may extend the Closing Date with consent of Monitor and Purchaser without further Court order.Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (Approval and Vesting Order)
RecoveriesAs declared or paid

Unsecured creditors: 31 %. Komatsu paid in full.Application Response of Province - Oct. 26, 2021 · 26 Oct 2021

ClassCreditorClaimsRecoveryBasisSource
PMSI / lessorKomatsu—paid in fullFinalper the monitorThe purpose of this ninth report (the “Ninth Report”) is to provide… · 29 Mar 2022
Unsecuredcreditors with larger claims—31 %—Application Response of Province - Oct. 26, 2021 · 26 Oct 2021

Each row is one filing's statement, copied as it reads and never computed. "Estimated" is the officer's forecast; "Under the plan" is the plan's or proposal's own term; "Final" is a declared or paid distribution; a row with no chip states no footing. A range is the two numbers stated; "of proven claims" is the document's own denominator.

Fees and ratesAs stated in the filings

20 engagements · 2 firms — latest: Ernst & Young Inc., 25 Sep 2021 – 7 Oct 2022, $1,109,115.00 in feesEleventh Report of the Monitor · 27 Oct 2022

FirmPeriodHoursFeesRatesSource
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 17 of 1725 Sep 2021 – 7 Oct 20221,868$1,109,115.00ex. taxnot statedEleventh Report of the Monitor · 27 Oct 2022
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 16 of 17to 24 Sep 20211,421$779,352.00ex. taxnot statedFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 16 of 1721 Aug – 24 Sep 2021300.6$158,940.00ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 21 Aug – 24 Sep 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President16.7$675$11,272.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President77.8$675$52,515.00
Holly PalmerVice President104.9$525$55,072.50
Philippe MendelsonVice President57.7$525$30,292.50
Denis KuznetsovSenior43.5$225$9,787.50
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 14 of 173 Jul – 20 Aug 2021276.5$148,498.50ex. tax$225 – $6756 peopleFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
6 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 3 Jul – 20 Aug 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President14.2$675$9,585.00
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President96.8$675$65,340.00
Holly PalmerVice President104.3$525$54,757.50
Philippe MendelsonVice President15.8$525$8,295.00
Jason EckfordManager1.8$395$711.00
Denis KuznetsovSenior43.6$225$9,810.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 13 of 1729 May – 2 Jul 2021191$105,905.00ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 29 May – 2 Jul 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President25.9$675$17,482.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President68.2$675$46,035.00
Bronwyn Emily Shearer BurkeExecutive Director3.5$595$2,082.50
Holly PalmerVice President64.3$525$33,757.50
Denis KuznetsovSenior29.1$225$6,547.50
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 12 of 1724 Apr – 28 May 2021272.2$151,725.00ex. tax$225 – $6754 peopleFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
4 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 24 Apr – 28 May 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President12.1$675$8,167.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President138.1$675$93,217.50
Holly PalmerVice President76.3$525$40,057.50
Denis KuznetsovSenior45.7$225$10,282.50
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 11 of 173 Apr – 23 Apr 2021229.3$130,626.50ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 3 Apr – 23 Apr 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President22.5$675$15,187.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President87.2$675$58,860.00
Holly PalmerVice President98.5$525$51,712.50
Jason EckfordManager0.7$395$276.50
Denis KuznetsovSenior20.4$225$4,590.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 10 of 1713 Mar – 2 Apr 2021151.7$83,656.50ex. tax$225 – $6756 peopleFiled Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees · 20 Oct 2021
6 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 13 Mar – 2 Apr 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President1.7$675$1,147.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President60.3$675$40,702.50
Holly PalmerVice President64.9$525$34,072.50
Philippe MendelsonVice President6.5$525$3,412.50
Jason EckfordManager1.2$395$474.00
Denis KuznetsovSenior17.1$225$3,847.50
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 9 of 1730 May 2020 – 12 Mar 20212,522$1,320,510.00ex. tax$523.60stated averageAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 8 of 1716 Jan – 31 Jan 202182.9$42,487.50ex. tax$225 – $6754 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
4 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 16 Jan – 31 Jan 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President1.4$675$945.00
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President33.5$675$22,612.50
Holly PalmerVice President27.1$525$14,227.50
Denis KuznetsovSenior20.9$225$4,702.50
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 7 of 1731 Oct – 27 Nov 2020222$109,200.00ex. tax$225 – $6754 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
4 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 31 Oct – 27 Nov 2020
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President14.2$675$9,585.00
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President66.8$675$45,090.00
Holly PalmerVice President76$525$39,900.00
Denis KuznetsovSenior65$225$14,625.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 6 of 1712 Sep – 2 Oct 2020185$92,160.00ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 12 Sep – 2 Oct 2020
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President20.2$675$13,635.00
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President48.3$675$32,602.50
Holly PalmerVice President63.9$525$33,547.50
Philippe MendelsonSenior Manager1.8$525$945.00
Denis KuznetsovManager50.8$225$11,430.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 5 of 1722 Aug – 11 Sep 2020187.8$97,440.00ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 22 Aug – 11 Sep 2020
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President8.9$675$6,007.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President62.6$675$42,255.00
Holly PalmerVice President55.1$525$28,927.50
Philippe MendelsonSenior Manager21.6$525$11,340.00
Denis KuznetsovManager39.6$225$8,910.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 4 of 171 Aug – 21 Aug 2020258.8$140,130.00ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 1 Aug – 21 Aug 2020
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President12.7$675$8,572.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President72.1$675$48,667.50
Holly PalmerVice President57.1$525$29,977.50
Philippe MendelsonSenior Manager88.7$525$46,567.50
Denis KuznetsovManager28.2$225$6,345.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 3 of 1718 Jul – 31 Jul 2020268.2$149,250.00ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 18 Jul – 31 Jul 2020
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President30.4$675$20,520.00
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President75.9$675$51,232.50
Holly PalmerVice President77.7$525$40,792.50
Philippe MendelsonSenior Manager59.2$525$31,080.00
Denis KuznetsovManager25$225$5,625.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 2 of 171 Jul – 17 Jul 2020475.2$265,980.00ex. tax$200 – $6757 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
7 people — Ernst & Young Inc., 1 Jul – 17 Jul 2020
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President34.3$675$23,152.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President146.6$675$98,955.00
Holly PalmerVice President133.8$525$70,245.00
Philippe MendelsonSenior Manager125.3$525$65,782.50
Robert FergusonManager0.8$350$280.00
Denis KuznetsovManager27.4$225$6,165.00
Kaleb DekkerStaff7$200$1,400.00
Ernst & Young Inc.Monitorperiod 1 of 17—275.1$123,337.50ex. tax$225 – $6755 peopleAffidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
5 people — Ernst & Young Inc., —
NameTitleHoursRateFees
George KinsmanSenior Vice President14.9$675$10,057.50
Kevin BrennanSenior Vice President56.3$675$38,002.50
Holly PalmerVice President98$525$51,450.00
Denis KuznetsovSenior85$225$19,125.00
Drew MaccormackSenior20.9$225$4,702.50
Stikeman Elliott LLPCounsel to the monitorperiod 3 of 3to 30 Sep 2022294.35$238,057.25$365 – $95010 peopleFee Affidavit No. 3 of Ashley Taylor sworn October 12, 2022 · 27 Oct 2022
10 people — Stikeman Elliott LLP, to 30 Sep 2022
NameTitleHoursRateFees
Maria Konyukhova—1.91$9502021$1,777.00
Ashley Taylor—21.34$9002021$19,206.00
Elizabeth Pillon—178.36$9002021$160,524.00
Maria Konyukhova—1.91$8002022$1,777.00
Lesley Mercer—2.25$7752022$1,743.75
Darlene Crimeni—8.2$6502022$4,857.50
Lee Nicholson—79.7$6102021$48,617.00
Darlene Crimeni—8.2$5752021$4,857.50
Nicholas Avis—2.09$5502021$1,149.50
Paige Marvel—0.5$3652021$182.50
TOTAL:—294.35—$238,057.25
Stikeman Elliott LLPCounsel to the monitorperiod 2 of 3to 30 Sep 202176.73$63,597.30$550 – $9005 peopleFiled Affidavit of Jenn Ward supporing Stikeman fees · 21 Oct 2021
5 people — Stikeman Elliott LLP, to 30 Sep 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
Ashley Taylor—2.17$900$1,953.00
Elizabeth Pillon—57.73$900$51,957.00
Lee Nicholson—0.43$610$262.30
Darlene Crimeni—16.2$575$9,315.00
Nicholas Avis—0.2$550$110.00
TOTAL:—76.73—$63,597.30
Stikeman Elliott LLPCounsel to the monitorperiod 1 of 3to 31 Mar 2021296.62$254,323.80$550 – $9005 peopleAffidavit #1 of A.Taylor - In support of the approval of the fees and… · 19 Apr 2021
5 people — Stikeman Elliott LLP, to 31 Mar 2021
NameTitleHoursRateFees
Ashley Taylor—62.26$900$56,034.00
Elizabeth Pillon—188.81$900$169,929.00
Andrea Boctor—5.75$800$4,600.00
Lee Nicholson—31.18$610$19,019.80
Darlene Crimeni—8.62$550$4,741.00
TOTAL:—296.62—$254,323.80

Top rate $950 · 59th percentile of counsel rates, 2022 · of 40

Estate financialsReported figures — never derived
Total assets at filing$343M
Total liabilities at filing$311M

As at 19 Jun 2020 · per Assets: 2019 unaudited consolidated (105 BC pro-forma) financial statements, book value, as at December 31, 2019 (see page 17); Liabilities: Monitor's Estimate of Liabilities as at June 19, 2020, based on Petitioners' books/records and Senior Leaders' information (see page 19) · 105 BC (consolidated, parent and Nova Scotia subsidiary Petitioners) — Asset and liability figures carry different as-at dates (assets Dec 31, 2019; liabilities June 19, 2020); dates not aligned in source document. Total assets figure is from a table headed 'in 000's' and has been scaled accordingly ($343,079 thousand = $343,079,000).

Cash on hand

$730K

As at 24 Apr 2026Twenty-Third Report of the Monitor

Documents
176 filings
DateDocumentFile
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Stay Extension)
  • Order date 28 April 2026
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 30 April 2027
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Affidavit #7 of Jean-Francois GuillotPDF
Application Record Index (Hearing - Apr. 28, 2026)
  • Commencement date 24 April 2026
  • Court IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • Court file no S-206189
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Notice of Application - Petitioners (Apr. 24, 2026)
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Twenty-Third Report of the Monitor
  • Cash on hand $730K · Note: Figure is the actual (vs. budget) ending cash balance after IFF draw for the General Operating Account at the end of the Twenty-Third Report Variance Period (Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026). · As at: 2026-03-31 · Qualifier: actual ending cash after IFF draw, General Operating Account
  • Operational summary The Petitioners continue to maintain the Mill Site and carry out woodland operations while working toward finalizing and closing the Tidnish APA sale of woodlands assets, alongside preparing a Closure Plan for post-closing decommissioning of the Mill Site.
  • Purchaser Tidnish Holdings Limited · substantially all of the Petitioners' woodlands assets and operations, as well as nursery and other assets · asset sale · $235M · approved
  • Report date 24 April 2026
  • + 3 more extracted facts
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Northern Pulp - Service List
  • Counsel Petitioners Mehigan LLP
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Court Order
  • Order date 7 April 2026
  • Purchaser Tidnish Holdings Limited · the assets described in the Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchased Assets") · asset sale · approved
  • Sale outcome Sale approved — The sale transaction contemplated by the Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement is approved
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Affidavit #6 of Jean-Francois GuillotPDF
Twenty-Second Report of the Monitor
  • Operational summary The Petitioners continued operating the Mill Site and woodlands activities, worked with the Monitor to implement the Tidnish APA and Amalgamation, and communicated with stakeholders regarding pension plan wind-up and closure planning.
  • Purchaser Tidnish Holdings Limited (stalking horse) · substantially all of the Petitioners' woodlands assets and operations, as well as nursery and other assets · asset sale · approved
  • Report date 1 April 2026
  • Report no Twenty-Second Report
  • + 2 more extracted facts
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (Approval and Vesting Order)
  • Closing terms Vacant possession delivered at 12:01 a.m. Vancouver time on the Closing Date; Vendors may extend the Closing Date with consent of Monitor and Purchaser without further Court order.
  • Purchaser Tidnish Holdings Limited · the Purchased Assets · asset sale · approved
  • Stalking horse Stalking horse Macer Forest Holdings Inc.
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (Stay Extension to April 30, 2026)
  • Counsel McCarthy Tetrault LLP
  • Order date 16 December 2025
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 30 April 2026
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Affidavit #5 of Jean-Francois GuillotPDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners - Returnable December 16, 2025PDF
Requisition - Method of Attendance
  • Counsel Tony DeMarinas Torys LLP
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Twenty First Report of the MonitorPDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re SISP Approval) made Aug. 21, 2025
  • Bid deadline 20 November 2025
  • Break fee $3.08M
  • Order date 21 August 2025
  • Outside date 27 February 2026
  • + 5 more extracted facts
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Stay Extension to Dec. 19, 2025) made Aug. 21, 2025
  • Order date 21 August 2025
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 19 December 2025
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Twentieth Report of the Monitor (August 19, 2025)
  • Purchaser Stalking Horse Bidder under proposed Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement, unnamed (stalking horse) · the Purchased Assets · asset sale · proposed
  • Sale outcome Sale process approved — SISP approved and Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement to be entered into
  • Stalking horse Stalking horse
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Affidavit #4 of Jean-Francois Guillot (Aug. 18, 2025)PDF
Notice of Application - Petitioners (Aug. 18, 2025)PDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Stay Extension and DIP Amendments)
  • Order date 17 July 2025
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 29 August 2025
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Nineteenth Report of the MonitorPDF
Site Feasibility StudyPDF
Affidavit #3 of Jean-Francois GuillotPDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Stay Extension and Amendments to Financing Facilities)
  • Order date 2 May 2025
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 18 July 2025
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Eighteenth Report of the Monitor (April 30, 2025)PDF
Affidavit #2 of C. Dal MontePDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re stay Extensions and Amendments to Financing Facilities)
  • Order date 14 March 2025
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 2 May 2025
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Seventeenth Report of the MonitorPDF
Affidavit #2 of J. GuillotPDF
Notice of Application
  • Counsel Petitioners McCarthy TétraultLLP
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Instruction LetterPDF
Notice of Dispute FormPDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Claims Process) made May 31, 2024
  • Claims bar date 30 August 2024
  • Order date 31 May 2024
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Settlement Agreement Approval) made May 31, 2024
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Proof of Claim FormPDF
Application Response - Province of Nova ScotiaPDF
Sixteenth Report of the MonitorPDF
Affidavit #1 of Jean-Francois GuillotPDF
Notice of Application - PetitionersPDF
Affidavit #3 of Dale PatersonPDF
Application Response of the Province NSPDF
Fifteenth Report of the MonitorPDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners (re Stay Extension to June 30, 2024)PDF
Order of Justice Fitzapatrick (re Stay Extension)
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrauit LLP
  • Order date 27 November 2023
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzapatrick
  • Stay extended to 22 December 2023
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re DIP Facilities)
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Affidavit #2 of Dale PatersonPDF
Fourteenth Report of the MonitorPDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners
  • Counsel Petitioners McCarthy TétraultLLP
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Order of Justice Loo (Stay Extension)
  • Order date 30 August 2023
  • Presiding officer Justice Loo
  • Stay extended to 30 November 2023
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The purpose of this thirteenth report (the “Thirteenth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Twelfth Report dated April 25, 2023; b) an update on the EA process; c) an update on the Mediation; d) an update on the Power Island opportunity; e) an update on the ELC; f) an update on the Mill maintenance and woodland activities; g) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period April 1, 2023 through to July 31, 2023; h) the updated cash flow forecast for the Petitioners (the “Thirteenth Report Forecast”) for the period August 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023 (the “Thirteenth Report Forecast Period”); i) the Petitioners’ proposed amendments to the IFF and SIFF Term Sheets; j) the request for the Tenth Stay Extension; and k) the Monitor’s RecommendationsPDF
Affidavit #1 of Dale PatersonPDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners (re Stay Extension) (August 28)
  • Counsel Petitioners McCarthy TétraultLLP
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Order of Madam Justice Fitzpatrick made Apr. 28, 2023 to extend stay to August 30, 2023
  • Counsel Petitioners McCarthy TétraultLLP
  • Order date 28 April 2023
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 30 August 2023
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2023-04-26-NP CCAA Application Response-Province NSPDF
Response - Superintendent of PensionsPDF
The purpose of this twelfth report (the “Twelfth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Eleventh Report dated October 27, 2022; b) an update on the EA process; c) an update on the Mediation; d) a preface to the Power Island opportunity (defined below); e) an update on the ELC; f) an update on the Mill maintenance resulting from Hurricane Fiona (as defined in the Eleventh Report); g) an update on the woodlands activities; h) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period October 1, 2022 through to March 31, 2023; i) the updated cash flow forecast for the Petitioners (the “Twelfth Report Forecast”) for the period April 1, 2023 through August 30, 2023 (the “Twelfth Report Forecast Period”); j) the Petitioners’ proposed amendments to the IFF and SIFF Term Sheets; k) the request for the Ninth Stay Extension; and l) the Monitor’s RecommendationsPDF
Affidavit #1 of C. Dal Monte made April 24, 2023PDF
Affidavit #14 of Bruce Chapman sworn April 24, 2023PDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners (re Stay Extension) (April 24, 2023)PDF
Order approving the Monitor's activities and accounts and the accounts of its counsel dated October 31, 2022
  • Counsel McCarthy TétraultLLP
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick extending the stay period to April 28, 2023 dated October 31, 2022
  • Counsel Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • Order date 31 October 2022
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 28 April 2023
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2022-10-27-Application Response of the Province NS (NP CCAA)PDF
Eleventh Report of the Monitor dated October 27, 2022
  • Fee schedule Engagements: Form: invoice_listing · Rows: · Money: Tax: $55.7K · Label: Taxes · Quote: 55,743 · Fees: $1.11M · Quote: 1,109,115 · Total: $1.17M · Quote: 1,170,621 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $5.76K · Quote: 5,763 · Period: End: 2022-10-07 · Kind: cumulative · Quote: The Monitor's fees and disbursements for the period from September 25, 2021 to October 7, 2022 are detailed at Exhibit 'A' and Exhibit 'B' of the Third Affidavit of Holly Palmer · Start: 2021-09-25 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: Tax: 4326 · Date: 2021-10-19 · Fees: 86070 · Quote: C500007295 | Oct 19, 2021 | Sep 25 - Oct 15 | 86,070 | 458 | 86,528 | 4,326 | 90,854 | 155 · Total: 90854 · Disbursements: 458; Tax: 4397 · Date: 2021-11-12 · Fees: 87480 · Quote: C500007400 | Nov 12, 2021 | Oct 16 - Nov 5 | 87,480 | 458 | 87,938 | 4,397 | 92,335 | 174 · Total: 92335 · Disbursements: 458; Tax: 4682 · Date: 2021-12-21 · Fees: 92880 · Quote: C500007552 | Dec 21, 2021 | Nov 6 - Dec 10 | 92,880 | 763 | 93,643 | 4,682 | 98,325 | 167 · Total: 98325 · Disbursements: 763; Tax: 2205 · Date: 2022-01-11 · Fees: 43950 · Quote: C500007601 | Jan 11, 2022 | Dec 11 - Dec 31 | 43,950 | 153 | 44,103 | 2,205 | 46,308 | 80 · Total: 46308 · Disbursements: 153; Tax: 5560 · Date: 2022-02-09 · Fees: 110577 · Quote: C500007726 | Feb 09, 2022 | Jan 1 - Feb 4 | 110,577 | 626 | 111,203 | 5,560 | 116,763 | 178 · Total: 116763 · Disbursements: 626; Tax: 2253 · Date: 2022-02-23 · Fees: 44730 · Quote: C500007767 | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 5 - Feb 18 | 44,730 | 316 | 45,046 | 2,253 | 47,299 | 73 · Total: 47299 · Disbursements: 316; Tax: 3781 · Date: 2022-03-16 · Fees: 75292 · Quote: C500007846 | Mar 16, 2022 | Feb 19 - Mar 11 | 75,292 | 324 | 75,616 | 3,781 | 79,397 | 124 · Total: 79397 · Disbursements: 324; Tax: 6874 · Date: 2022-04-14 · Fees: 136820 · Quote: C500007932 | Apr 14, 2022 | Mar 12 - Apr 8 | 136,820 | 666 | 137,486 | 6,874 | 144,360 | 222 · Total: 144360 · Disbursements: 666; Tax: 5211 · Date: 2022-05-12 · Fees: 104066 · Quote: C500008032 | May 12, 2022 | Apr 9 - Apr 29 | 104,066 | 167 | 104,233 | 5,211 | 109,444 | 168 · Total: 109444 · Disbursements: 167; Tax: 4756 · Date: 2022-06-16 · Fees: 94618 · Quote: C500008183 | Jun 16, 2022 | Apr 30 - Jun 10 | 94,618 | 500 | 95,118 | 4,756 | 99,874 | 151 · Total: 99874 · Disbursements: 500; Tax: 1294 · Date: 2022-07-13 · Fees: 25555 · Quote: C500008288 | Jul 13, 2022 | Jun 11 - Jul 1 | 25,555 | 333 | 25,888 | 1,294 | 27,182 | 40 · Total: 27182 · Disbursements: 333; Tax: 4249 · Date: 2022-08-17 · Fees: 84651 · Quote: C500008389 | Aug 17, 2022 | Jul 2 - Aug 12 | 84,651 | 333 | 84,984 | 4,249 | 89,233 | 135 · Total: 89233 · Disbursements: 333; Tax: 3235 · Date: 2022-09-20 · Fees: 64353 · Quote: C500008478 | Sep 20, 2022 | Aug 13 - Sep 16 | 64,353 | 333 | 64,686 | 3,235 | 67,921 | 108 · Total: 67921 · Disbursements: 333; Tax: 2920 · Date: 2022-10-13 · Fees: 58073 · Quote: C500008540 | Oct 13, 2022 | Sep 17 - Oct 7 | 58,073 | 333 | 58,406 | 2,920 | 61,326 | 93 · Total: 61326 · Disbursements: 333 · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: appointed Ernst & Young Inc. as monitor of the Petitioners in these CCAA proceedings · Hours total: Quote: 1,868 · Value: 1868 · Context quote: appointed Ernst & Young Inc. as monitor of the Petitioners in these CCAA proceedings (the ' Monitor ')
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Fee Affidavit No. 3 of Ashley Taylor sworn October 12, 2022
  • Fee schedule Engagements: Form: time_summary · Rows: Elizabeth Pillon; Ashley Taylor; Maria Konyukhova; Maria Konyukhova; Lee Nicholson; Lesley Mercer; Nicholas Avis; Paige Marvel; Darlene Crimeni; Darlene Crimeni; Fees: 238057.25 · Hours: 294.35 · Quote: TOTAL: | 294.35 | $238,057.25 · Row kind: subtotal · Rate kind: standard · Name as stated: TOTAL: · Money: Fees: $238K · Quote: $238,057.25 · Approximate: false · Period: End: 2022-09-30 · Kind: invoice · Quote: For Professional Services Rendered in connection with Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation for the period up to September 30, 2022. · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: excluding expenses and HST · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Stikeman Elliott LLP · Firm quote: I am a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP ('Stikeman') counsel for Ernst & Young Inc. ("E&Y") in its capacity as the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor") · Hours total: Quote: 294.35 · Value: 294.35 · Context quote: For Professional Services Rendered in connection with Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation for the period up to September 30, 2022.
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Fee Affidavit No. 3 of Holly Palmer sworn October 26 2022PDF
Notice of Application returnable October 31, 2022 (Approval of Monitor's Fees)
  • Counsel Chernos Flaherty Svonkin LLP
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Superintendent of Pensions Letter to Court Oct 25, 2022PDF
Affidavit #13 of Bruce Chapman dated October 24, 2022PDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners dated October 24, 2022
  • Counsel Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP
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Counsel appearing corrected
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Affidavit No. 1 of Erin GravesPDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Stay Extension and Amendments to Financing Facilities) made Apr. 29, 2022
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Order date 29 April 2022
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
  • Stay extended to 31 October 2022
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Affidavit No. 1 of C. SisnerosPDF
Application Response of the ProvincePDF
Nova Scotia Superintendent of Pensions Application ResponsePDF
Written Argument of the PetitionersPDF
Affidavit #1 of S. DanieliszPDF
Application Record Index (Hearing - April 29, 2022)PDF
Notice of Application of the Petitioners (re Stay Extension to Oct. 31, 2022)PDF
a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Eighth Report dated October 6, 2021 (certain activities of the Petitioners and the Monitor, primarily related to the EA process, were detailed in the Ninth Report, and are repeated here for completeness); b) an update on the EA process, including filing of the TOR 137 Appeal and the TOR Judicial Review; c) an update on mediation and litigation, including the BHA Amendments; d) an update on the ELC; e) an update on the Mill maintenance, wastewater removal, and woodlands activities; f) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period October 1, 2021 through to March 31, 2022; g) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “Tenth Report Forecast”) for the period April 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022 (the “Tenth Report Forecast Period”); h) the Petitioners’ proposed third draw on the IFF of $8,000,000 and amendments to the IFF Term Sheet; i) amendments to the SIFF Term Sheet; j) the proposed court ordered charges in these proceedings; k) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and l) the Monitor’s RecommendationsPDF
Filed 1st page of Affidavit #12 of B. Chapman - FIle size too large. Please email the administrator on the home page to obtain a copyPDF
Province's Application to the BC Court of Appeal for Leave to Appeal the Mediation OrderPDF
Order of Justice Fitzpatrick (re Mediation) made Apr 1, 2022
  • Counsel Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Order of Justice Fitzpatrick re Distribution of Funds made Mar 31, 2022
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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The purpose of this ninth report (the “Ninth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Environmental Assessment (“EA”) process; b) an update on settlement discussions and litigation with the Province; c) the Mediation Application; d) the Petitioners’ cash flow as at the date of this Ninth Report and mediation funding; e) the sale of the Auction Equipment and the Auction Distribution Application; and f) the Monitor’s recommendations and conclusions
  • Closing confirmed Closed · 22 Mar 2022
  • Purchaser end purchasers at Ritchie Bros. auction, unnamed · the Auction Equipment · auction · $876K · closed
  • Recovery outcome Entries: per actual; per unstated · Stated on: 2022-03-29 · Table missing:
  • Sale advisor Ritchie Bros. Auctioneer (Canada) Ltd. (auctioneer)
  • + 1 more extracted fact
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Blackline of Form of Mediation Order to Revised Form of Mediation OrderPDF
Draft Order (re Mediation) (Revised)PDF
Notice of Application - Equipment Auction Distribution
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Recovery outcome Entries: per unstated; per unstated · Table missing:
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Unsigned Affidavit #3 of T. Dewtie re Equipment Auction DistributionPDF
2022 03 22 Filed Monitor Certificate
  • Closing confirmed Closed · date not stated
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Application Response of the Province (March 31 Hearing)PDF
Notice of Application (Mediation)PDF
Affidavit No. 11 of B. Chapman sworn on February 3, 2022PDF
Order Approving Auction of Certain EquipmentPDF
Sealing Order with respect to sale of certain equipment - heard December 10, 2021PDF
Adjournment of Application to Dec 10, 2021PDF
Notice of Application - Petitioners (filed Nov 25_21) - application for auction sale of komatsu equipment
  • Counsel Petitioners McCarthy TétraultLLP
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Affidavit #1 of T. Dewtie sworn November 24, 2021 in support of the auction of Komatsu equipmentPDF
Order Made After Application - (Oct 29_21) re Stay Extension to April 30, 2022
  • Counsel Elizabeth Pillon, Stikeman Elliott LLP
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Pleadings - S206189 - Affidavit #1 of K. Doumakis sworn Oct 27_21PDF
Affidavit No. 1 of P. Oram sworn October 26, 2021PDF
Application Response - Superintendent of Pensions - Oct 26 2021PDF
Application Response of Province - Oct. 26, 2021
  • Recovery outcome Entries: per unstated · Table missing:
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The purpose of this eighth report (the “Eighth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) activities of the Petitioners and the Monitor since the Sixth Report (certain activities of the Petitioners and the Monitor, primarily related to the EA process, were detailed in the Seventh Report, and are repeated here for completeness); b) an update on the EA process; c) update on settlement discussions and litigation with the Province; d) an update on Mill hibernation, maintenance and woodland activities; e) an update on the ELC and the Second ELC Report (as defined below); f) amendments to the IFF; g) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period April 1, 2021 through to September 30, 2021; h) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “Eighth Report Forecast”) for the period October 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022 (the “Eighth Report Forecast Period”); i) professional fees and disbursements to date for the Monitor from March 13, 2021 to September 24, 2021, and its legal counsel for the period of April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021; j) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and k) the Monitor’s commentsPDF
Filed Affidavit of Jenn Ward supporing Stikeman fees
  • Fee schedule Engagements: Form: time_summary · Rows: Elizabeth Pillon; Ashley Taylor; Lee Nicholson; Nicholas Avis; Darlene Crimeni; Fees: 63597.3 · Hours: 76.73 · Quote: TOTAL: | 76.73 | $63,597.30 · Row kind: subtotal · Rate kind: standard · Name as stated: TOTAL: · Money: Fees: $63.6K · Quote: $63,597.30 · Approximate: false · Period: End: 2021-09-30 · Kind: invoice · Quote: For Professional Services Rendered in connection with Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation for the period up to September 30, 2021. · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: excluding expenses and HST · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Stikeman Elliott LLP · Firm quote: Stikeman Elliott LLP · Hours total: Quote: The total time comprised in the Invoices is 76.73 hours at an average hourly rate of approximately $828.85 per hour ($63,597.30 ÷76.73). · Value: 76.73 · Context quote: I am a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP ("Stikeman") counsel for Ernst & Young Inc. ("E&Y") in its capacity as the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor")
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Monitor's Notice of Fee Application - October 21, 2021
  • Counsel Elizabeth Pillon, Stikeman Elliott LLP
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Filed Affidavit #2 of Holly Palmer - supporting fees
  • Fee schedule Engagements: Form: invoice_listing · Rows: · Money: Tax: $39.1K · Label: sales tax · Quote: plus sales tax in the amount of $39,122 · Fees: $779K · Quote: the Monitor incurred fees totalling $779,352 · Total: $822K · Quote: for a total amount of $821,553 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $3.08K · Quote: plus expenses in the amount of $3,079 · Period: End: 2021-09-24 · Kind: cumulative · Quote: Ay e od 2. 2021, the Monitor incurred fees totalling $779,352, plus expenses in the amount of $3,079, plus sales tax in the amount of $39,122, for a total amount of $821,553. · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: Tax: 4206 · Date: 2021-04-13 · Fees: 83657 · Quote: C500006562 | Apr 13, 2021 | Mar 13 - Apr 2 2021 | 83,657 | 471 | 84,127 | 4,206 | 88,334 | 152 · Total: 88334 · Period end: 2021-04-02 · Period start: 2021-03-13 · Disbursements: 471; Tax: 6555 · Date: 2021-04-30 · Fees: 130627 · Quote: C500006621 | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 3 - Apr 23 2021 | 130,627 | 471 | 131,097 | 6,555 | 137,652 | 229 · Total: 137652 · Period end: 2021-04-23 · Period start: 2021-04-03 · Disbursements: 471; Tax: 7586 · Date: 2021-06-03 · Fees: 151725 · Quote: C500006740 | Jun 3, 2021 | Apr 24 – May 28 2021 | 151,725 | | 151,725 | 7,586 | 159,311 | 272 · Total: 159311 · Period end: 2021-05-28 · Period start: 2021-04-24; Tax: 5318 · Date: 2021-07-02 · Fees: 105905 · Quote: C500006931 | Jul 2, 2021 | May 29 – Jul 2 2021 | 105,905 | 458 | 106,363 | 5,318 | 111,681 | 191 · Total: 111681 · Period end: 2021-07-02 · Period start: 2021-05-29 · Disbursements: 458; Tax: 7471 · Date: 2021-08-27 · Fees: 148499 · Quote: C500007114 | Aug 27, 2021 | Jul 3 – Aug 20 2021 | 148,499 | 916 | 149,415 | 7,471 | 156,885 | 277 · Total: 156885 · Period end: 2021-08-20 · Period start: 2021-07-03 · Disbursements: 916; Tax: 7985 · Date: 2021-10-04 · Fees: 158940 · Quote: C500007230 | Oct 4, 2021 | Aug 21 – Sep 24 2021 | 158,940 | 763 | 159,703 | 7,985 | 167,689 | 301 · Total: 167689 · Period end: 2021-09-24 · Period start: 2021-08-21 · Disbursements: 763 · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 779,352 | 3,079 | 782,431 | 39,122 | 821,553 | 1421 · Value: 1421 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor") of 1057863 B.C. Ltd.; Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Jason Eckford; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $4.21K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | 4,206.38 · Fees: $83.7K · Quote: $83,656.50 · Total: $88.3K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $88,333.85 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $471 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | 470.97 · Period: End: 2021-04-02 · Kind: invoice · Quote: 1057863 B.C. LTD. - Northern Pulp CCAA Billing Details from March 13, 2021 to April 2, 2021 · Start: 2021-03-13 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 151.7 | | $83,656.50 · Value: 151.7 · Context quote: For professional services rendered for the period from March 13, 2021 to April 2, 2021.; Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Jason Eckford; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $6.55K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | 6,554.88 · Fees: $131K · Quote: 130,626.50 · Total: $138K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $137,652.35 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $471 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | 470.97 · Period: End: 2021-04-23 · Kind: invoice · Quote: 1057863 B.C. LTD. - Northern Pulp CCAA Billing Details from April 3, 2021 to April 23, 2021 · Start: 2021-04-03 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 229.3 | | $130,626.50 · Value: 229.3 · Context quote: For professional services rendered for the period from April 3, 2021 to April 23, 2021.; Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $7.59K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 7,586.25 · Fees: $152K · Quote: 151,725.00 · Total: $159K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $159,311.25 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Period: End: 2021-05-28 · Kind: invoice · Quote: 1057863 B.C. LTD. - Northern Pulp CCAA Billing Details from April 24, 2021 to May 28, 2021 · Start: 2021-04-24 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 272.2 | | $151,725.00 · Value: 272.2 · Context quote: For professional services rendered for the period from April 24, 2021 to May 28, 2021; Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Bronwyn Emily Shearer Burke; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $5.32K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 5,318.15 · Fees: $106K · Quote: 105,905.00 · Total: $112K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $111,681.22 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $458 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 458.07 · Period: End: 2021-07-02 · Kind: invoice · Quote: 1057863 B.C. LTD. - Northern Pulp CCAA Billing Details from May 29, 2021 to July 2, 2021 · Start: 2021-05-29 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 191.0 | | $105,905.00 · Value: 191 · Context quote: For professional services rendered for the period from May 29, 2021 to July 2, 2021; Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Jason Eckford; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $7.47K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 7,470.74 · Fees: $148K · Quote: 148,498.50 · Total: $157K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $156,885.38 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $916 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 916.14 · Period: End: 2021-08-20 · Kind: invoice · Quote: 1057863 B.C. LTD. - Northern Pulp CCAA Billing Details from July 3, 2021 to Aug. 20, 2021 · Start: 2021-07-03 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 276.5 | | $148,498.50 · Value: 276.5 · Context quote: For professional services rendered for the period from July 3, 2021 to August 20, 2021; Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $7.99K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 7,985.17 · Fees: $159K · Quote: 158,940.00 · Total: $168K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $167,688.62 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $763 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 763.45 · Period: End: 2021-09-24 · Kind: invoice · Quote: 1057863 B.C. LTD. - Northern Pulp CCAA Billing Details from Aug. 21, 2021 to Sept. 24, 2021 · Start: 2021-08-21 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: 300.6 | | $158,940.00 · Value: 300.6 · Context quote: For professional services rendered for the period from Aug. 21, 2021 to Sept. 24, 2021
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Affidavit No 10 of B ChapmanPDF
Notice of Application for Stay Extension to April 30, 2022
  • Counsel Petitioners McCarthy TétraultLLP
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The purpose of this seventh report (the “Seventh Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on Northern Pulp’s EA related activities; b) an update on the impact of the Class 2 Designation on the EA Process and related timelines; c) an update on the status of the IFF Term Sheet; d) update on the ELC activities since the Sixth Report; 5 e) an update on settlement discussions with the Province and a tolling arrangement to address the upcoming limitation period with respect to litigation against the Province; f) the upcoming expiry of the Stay Period; and g) the Monitor’s commentsPDF
Affidavit #1 of Alice Yu, sworn on April 23, 2021, which attaches as Exhibits: (a) the Amending Agreement, to be made effective as of April 22, 2021, with respect to the subordinated interim financing term sheet made effective as of September 25, 2020; and, (b) the Amending Agreement, to be made effective as of April 22, 2021, with respect to the interim financing term sheet made effective as of August 6, 2020PDF
Order Made After Application - Approval of Monitor's Fees and Activites and fees of the Monitor's counsel
  • Counsel Schachter-Sc- Thompson-LLP
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Order Made After Application - DIP, Sub DIP, Stay Extension to October 31, 2021
  • Counsel Collins, Walker MacLeod, and Nathan Stewart, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Sealing Order April 22, 2021
  • Counsel Natasha MacParland, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
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Stay extension application reqeusting, inter alia , Interim FInancing Facility DrawPDF
Application Response - Superintendent of Pensions - April 21, 2021PDF
Application Response - Province of Nova Scotia - April 20, 2021PDF
Monitor's Application Record for approval of fees and activitiesPDF
Notice of Application - Monitor's Fees and ActivitiesPDF
The purpose of this sixth report (the “Sixth Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Fifth Report dated December 8, 2020; b) an update on the activities of the ELC and related communications with other stakeholders; c) an introduction to Northern Pulp’s vision of the future; d) an update with respect to the environmental assessment (“EA”) process and related strategies required to obtain approval from the Province to construct a replacement effluent treatment facility (“R-ETF”) and recommence Mill operations; e) an update with respect to the Petitioners’ current litigation against the Province; f) an update with respect to the contribution agreement dated March 17, 2020 (the “CA”) and the Monitor’s report on spending under the CA (the “Monitor’s Interim CA Report”); g) an update on notices of resiliating or disclaiming agreements (“NRDs”) sent by the Petitioners; h) an overview of the proposed second KERP (the “Second KERP”) and related increase in the KERP Charge requested by the Petitioners; i) an overview of the proposed Special Pension Payment and related amendments to the SIFF Term Sheet; j) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “Variance Analysis”) for the period December 1, 2020 through to March 31, 2021, including an update on the hibernation activities with respect to the Mill and the decommissioning of the aeration stabilization basin (the “ASB”) adjacent to the Boat Harbour (“BH”) lagoon, and an update on the woodlands operations and the implementation of a 4 widely accepted independent review of forestry practices in Nova Scotia prepared by Mr. William Lahey of the University of King’s College in Halifax (the “Lahey Report”); k) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “Sixth Report Forecast”) for the period April 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 (the “Sixth Report Forecast Period”); l) the updated interim financing budget analysis showing expected longer-term costs from April 1, 2021 through to June 30, 2022 (the “Sixth Report IFB”); m) the Petitioners’ proposed second draw on the IFF of $6,000,000 and amendment to the IFF Term Sheet; n) the proposed court ordered charges in these proceedings; o) professional fees and disbursements to date for the Monitor and its legal counsel; p) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and q) the Monitor’s RecommendationsPDF
Affidavit #1 of A.Taylor - In support of the approval of the fees and activities of the Monitor's cousnel
  • Fee schedule Engagements: Form: time_summary · Rows: Elizabeth Pillon; Ashley Taylor; Lee Nicholson; Andrea Boctor; Darlene Crimeni; Fees: 254323.8 · Hours: 296.62 · Quote: TOTAL: | | 296.62 | $254,323.80 · Row kind: subtotal · Rate kind: standard · Name as stated: TOTAL: · Money: Fees: $254K · Quote: $254,323.80 · Approximate: false · Period: End: 2021-03-31 · Kind: invoice · Quote: For Professional Services Rendered in connection with Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation for the period up to March 31, 2021. · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: excluding expenses and HST · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Stikeman Elliott LLP · Firm quote: Stikeman Elliott LLP · Hours total: Quote: The total time comprised in the Invoices is 296.62 hours at an average hourly rate of approximately $857.41 per hour ($254,323.80 ÷ 296.62). · Value: 296.62 · Context quote: I am a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP (' Stikeman ') counsel for Ernst & Young Inc. (" E&Y ") in its capacity as the court appointed monitor (the " Monitor ")
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Affidavit #1 of H. Palmer - In support of the approval of the fees and activities of the Monitor and its cousnel
  • Fee schedule Engagements: Form: invoice_listing · Rows: · Money: Tax: $66.7K · Label: sales tax · Quote: plus sales tax in the amount of $66,669 · Fees: $1.32M · Quote: the Monitor incurred fees totalling $1,320,510 · Total: $1.4M · Quote: for a total amount of $1,400,076 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $12.9K · Quote: plus expenses in the amount of $12,897 · Period: End: 2021-03-12 · Kind: cumulative · Quote: for the period of May 30, 2020 to March 12, 2021 · Start: 2020-05-30 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: — · Currency: · Invoices: Tax: 13671.39 · Date: 2020-07-21 · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $287,098.94 · Total: 287098.94 · Period end: 2020-07-17 · Period start: 2020-06-01 · Disbursements: 7447.55; Tax: 7462.5 · Date: 2020-08-11 · Fees: 149250 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 149,250.00 | GST | 5% | 7,462.50 | 156,712.50 · Total: 156712.5 · Period end: 2020-07-31 · Period start: 2020-07-18; Tax: 7030.98 · Fees: 140130 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 140,130.00 | GST | 5% | 7,006.51 | 147,136.51 · Total: 147650.43 · Period end: 2020-08-21 · Period start: 2020-08-01 · Disbursements: 489.45; Tax: 7030.98 · Date: 2020-08-26 · Fees: 140130 · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $147,650.43 · Total: 147650.43 · Period end: 2020-08-21 · Period start: 2020-08-01 · Disbursements: 489.45; Tax: 4872.01 · Date: 2020-09-16 · Fees: 97440 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 97,440.00 | GST | 5 % | 4,872.01 | 102,312.01 · Total: 102312.01 · Period end: 2020-09-11 · Period start: 2020-08-22; Tax: 4608 · Date: 2020-10-06 · Fees: 92160 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 92,160.00 | GST | 5 % | 4,608.00 | 96,768.00 · Total: 96768 · Period end: 2020-10-02 · Period start: 2020-09-12; Tax: 6199.51 · Date: 2020-11-04 · Fees: 123337.5 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 123,337.50 | GST | 5% | 6,166.88 | 129,504.38 · Total: 130189.61 · Period end: 2020-10-30 · Period start: 2020-10-03 · Disbursements: 652.6; Tax: 5517.1 · Date: 2020-12-01 · Fees: 109200 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 109,200.00 | GST | 5% | 5,460.00 | 114,660.00 · Total: 115859.15 · Period end: 2020-11-27 · Period start: 2020-10-31 · Disbursements: 1142.05; Tax: 4669.88 · Date: 2020-12-23 · Fees: 93397.5 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 93,397.50 | GST | 5 % | 4,669.88 | 98,067.38 · Total: 98067.38 · Period end: 2020-12-18 · Period start: 2020-11-28; Tax: 2307.76 · Date: 2021-01-20 · Fees: 46155 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 46,155.00 | GST | 5% | 2,307.76 | 48,462.76 · Total: 48462.76 · Period end: 2021-01-15 · Period start: 2020-12-19 · Disbursements: 313.98; Tax: 2124.38 · Date: 2021-02-08 · Fees: 42487.5 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 42,487.50 | GST | 5% | 2,124.38 | 44,611.88 · Total: 44611.88 · Period end: 2021-01-31 · Period start: 2021-01-16; Tax: 3034.45 · Fees: 60375 · Quote: Fee (details attached): | | 60,375.00 | GST | 5% | 3,018.75 | 63,393.75 · Total: 63723.43 · Period end: 2021-02-12 · Period start: 2021-02-01 · Disbursements: 313.98 · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: totalled approximately 2,522 hours at an average hourly rate of approximately $523.60 per hour · Value: 2522 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Robert Ferguson; Denis Kuznetsov; Kaleb Dekker · Money: Tax: $13.7K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 13,671.39 · Fees: $266K · Quote: | | | 475.2 | | $265,980.00 · Total: $287K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $287,098.94 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $7.45K · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 7,447.55 · Period: End: 2020-07-17 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details up to July 17, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500005430 dated July 21, 2020 · Start: 2020-07-01 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 475.2 | | · Value: 475.2 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $7.48K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 7,478.82 · Fees: $149K · Quote: | | | 268.2 | | $149,250.00 · Total: $157K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $157,055.12 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $326 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 326.30 · Period: End: 2020-07-31 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from July 18 to July 31, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500005539 dated August 11, 2020 · Start: 2020-07-18 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 268.2 | | · Value: 268.2 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $7.03K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 7,030.98 · Fees: $140K · Quote: | | | 258.8 | | $140,130.00 · Total: $148K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $147,650.43 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $489 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 489.45 · Period: End: 2020-08-21 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from August 1 to 21, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500005596 dated August 26, 2020 · Start: 2020-08-01 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 258.8 | | · Value: 258.8 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $4.9K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 4,896.48 · Fees: $97.4K · Quote: | | | 187.8 | | $97,440.00 · Total: $103K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $102,825.93 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $489 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 489.45 · Period: End: 2020-09-11 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from August 22 to September 11, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500005682 dated September 16, 2020 · Start: 2020-08-22 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 187.8 | | · Value: 187.8 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Philippe Mendelson; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $4.63K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 4,632.47 · Fees: $92.2K · Quote: | | | 185.0 | | $92,160.00 · Total: $97.3K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $97,281.92 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $489 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 489.45 · Period: End: 2020-10-02 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from September 12, 2020 to October 2, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500005771 dated October 6, 2020 · Start: 2020-09-12 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 185.0 | | · Value: 185 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov; Drew Maccormack · Money: Tax: $6.2K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 6,199.51 · Fees: $123K · Quote: | | | 275.1 | | $123,337.50 · Total: $130K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $130,189.61 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $653 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 652.60 · Period: Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from October 3, 2020 to October 30, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500005923 dated November 4, 2020 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 275.1 | | · Value: 275.1 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $5.52K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 5,517.10 · Fees: $109K · Quote: | | | 222.0 | | $109,200.00 · Total: $116K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $115,859.15 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $1.14K · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 1,142.05 · Period: End: 2020-11-27 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from October 31, 2020 to November 27, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500006021 dated December 1, 2020 · Start: 2020-10-31 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 222.0 | | · Value: 222 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $4.68K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 4,684.50 · Fees: $93.4K · Quote: | | | 181.5 | | $93,397.50 · Total: $98.4K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $98,374.45 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $292 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 292.45 · Period: Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from November 28, 2020 to December 18, 2020 Invoice #CA12C500006124 dated December 23, 2020 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 181.5 | | · Value: 181.5 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $2.32K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 2,323.46 · Fees: $46.2K · Quote: | | | 93.4 | | $46,155.00 · Total: $48.8K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $48,792.44 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $314 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 313.98 · Period: Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from December 19, 2020 to January 15, 2021 Invoice # CA12C500006214 dated January 20, 2021 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 93.4 | | · Value: 93.4 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor"); Form: time_summary · Rows: Kevin Brennan; George Kinsman; Holly Palmer; Denis Kuznetsov · Money: Tax: $2.14K · Label: GST · Quote: Add: GST (@ 5%) | | | | 2,140.08 · Fees: $42.5K · Quote: | | | 82.9 | | $42,487.50 · Total: $44.9K · Quote: TOTAL | | | | $44,941.56 · includes tax · includes disbursements · Approximate: false · Disbursements: $314 · Quote: Add: Expenses (details attached) | | | | 313.98 · Period: End: 2021-01-31 · Kind: invoice · Quote: Billing Details from January 16 to January 31, 2021 Invoice #CA12C500006276 dated February 8, 2021 · Start: 2021-01-16 · Approval: State: unstated · Averages: · Currency: · Invoices: · Firm text: Ernst & Young Inc. · Firm quote: Ernst & Young Inc. · Hours total: Quote: | | | 82.9 | | · Value: 82.9 · Context quote: I am a Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, at Ernst &Young Inc. ("E&Y"), the court appointed monitor (the "Monitor")
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9th affidavit reqeusting DIP drawPDF
Affidavit N.8 of Bruce Chapman dated December 4, 2020PDF
Court order made on December 11, 2020 extending the stay period to April 30, 2021
  • Order date 11 December 2020
  • Stay extended to 30 April 2021
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Notice of Application dated December 4, 2020, returnable December 11, 2020PDF
Application Response of Superintendent of PensionsPDF
Letter to Vancouver Registry & Justice Fitzpatrick - Dec. 9, 2020PDF
1. The purpose of this fifth report (the “ Fifth Report ”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) an update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Fourth Report dated October 30, 2020; b) an update on the activities of the Environmental Liaison Committee (the “ ELC ”) and related communications with other stakeholders; c) an update of the activities of the Monitor pursuant to a contribution agreement dated March 17, 2020 (the “ Contribution Agreement ”); d) an update on notices of resiliating or disclaiming agreements (“ NRDs ”) sent by the Petitioners; e) the budget to actual cash flow analysis (the “ Variance Analysis ”) for the period August 1, 2020 through to November 30, 2020, with respect to the Initial Milestone Activities Schedule attached to the Supplement to the Second Report at Appendix “A”; f) the updated cash flow projections for the Petitioners (the “ Fifth Report Projections ”) for the period December 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 (the “ Fifth Report Forecast Period ”); g) the updated interim financing budget showing expected longer-term costs for the period December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022; h) an update on the milestone analysis and progress of the Petitioners pertaining to the overall restructuring, including resumption of mill operations; i) a request for an extension to the Stay Period; and j) the Monitor’s RecommendationsPDF
The purpose of this fourth report (the “ Fourth Report ”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) a brief update on the Petitioners’ and the Monitor’s activities since the Third Report; b) an update on the Community Liaison Committee (as described in the Supplement to the Second Report and the sixth affidavit of Mr. Bruce Chapman). The Community Liaison Committee has since been renamed and will be referred to as the Environmental Liaison Committee (the “ ELC ”) in this Fourth Report; c) an update on notices of resiliating or disclaiming agreements (“ NRDs ”) sent by the Petitioners since the Third Report; d) the Monitor’s process to provide oversight with respect to the Petitioners’ use of funds advanced pursuant to the Initial Advance (the “ Budget Monitoring Process ”); e) the detailed activities and sub-activities that Northern Pulp has undertaken, to which the Monitor is overseeing pursuant to the Budget Monitoring Process; f) the analysis, as requested by this Honourable Court, comparing the Interim Financing Budget to the actual spend for the period from August 1, 2020 to October 25, 2020; g) a brief update on the Petitioners’ use of the Subordinated Interim Financing Facility and payments released discharging certain Employee Obligations; and h) the Monitor’s comments on the abovePDF
Notice of Application - Subordinated DIP Loan for payment of Severance, Salary Continuance, and Employee BenefitsPDF
Seventh Affidavit of Bruce Chapman - Subordinated DIP Loan - in support of payment of Employee ObligationsPDF
order approving subordinated DIP financing to pay employee obligations, approval of increase in KERP and related charges
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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The purpose of this third report (the “Third Report”) is to provide this Honourable Court with information with respect to the following: a) a brief update on the Petitioners’ activities since the August 6 Hearing; b) a brief update on Monitor’s monitoring of the milestone activities since the August 6 Hearing; c) a summary of severance, salary continuance and retiree benefit and pay obligations; d) an overview of the proposed Subordinated Interim Financing Facility and the Subordinated Interim Financing Charge (both as defined below); e) the revised charge requested by the Petitioners for an increase in the KERP; and f) the Monitor’s comments on the abovePDF
List of Creditors as at June 19, 2020 (Updated September 16,2020)PDF
Amended and Restated Initial Order
  • Order date 6 August 2020
  • Stay expiry 31 December 2020
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Justice Fitzpatrick - Reasons for August 6th Decision
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Supplement to the Second Report of the Monitor July 30 2020PDF
Affidavit 6 of Bruce ChapmanPDF
Affidavit of T. Whiteley, filed July 28, 2020PDF
Application Response, filed July 28, 2020PDF
Certificate of CommissionerPDF
Letter to the Honourable Justice FitzpatrickPDF
Second Affidavit of Wanda Skinner - FiledPDF
Second Skinner Affidavit Counsel CopyPDF
Affidavit Adam Blumenthal filedPDF
00. Cover & Index (Amended Application Record)PDF
01. Amended Notice of Application (Filed)PDF
11. Affidavit No. 5 of B. Chapman sworn July 23 20PDF
15. Redline of Initial OrderPDF
Second Report of the MonitorPDF
Terrapure, Northern Pulp, Affidavit of T. Whiteley, filed July 23, 2020PDF
Affidavit of Duff Montgomerie sworn (1)PDF
Affidavit of Paul Bradley sworn (1)PDF
Application Response of the Province of Nova Scotia - (1)PDF
Affidavit of Kenneth Swain sworn (1)PDF
Affidavit 4 of B. Chapman sworn July 17-20 (Jul 17-20)PDF
Notice_of_Application_-_Petitioners_(July_17_20)_re_amended_and_restated_initial_orderPDF
Order Made After Application (July 3 20) re stay period extended to July 31 20
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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S206189 Notice of Application
  • Counsel Boyneclarke LLP
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First Report of the Monitor
  • Financial position Assets $343M · Liabilities $311M · as at 19 Jun 2020 · per Assets: 2019 unaudited consolidated (105 BC pro-forma) financial statements, book value, as at December 31, 2019 (see page 17); Liabilities: Monitor's Estimate of Liabilities as at June 19, 2020, based on Petitioners' books/records and Senior Leaders' information (see page 19) · 105 BC (consolidated, parent and Nova Scotia subsidiary Petitioners) — Asset and liability figures carry different as-at dates (assets Dec 31, 2019; liabilities June 19, 2020); dates not aligned in source document. Total assets figure is from a table headed 'in 000's' and has been scaled accordingly ($343,079 thousand = $343,079,000).
  • Secured creditors $29.9M · Note: Related party: PEC is the Petitioners' parent/owner and also a customer and creditor. Senior Leaders informed Monitor that of the approximately $213.3 million owed by Northern Pulp to PEC, approximately $29.8 million is secured (prose approximation); exact figure per Monitor's Estimate of Liabilities used here. PEC also holds separate unsecured claims against Northern Pulp ($133,527,616) and 105 BC ($49,925,965), not included as secured. · Page: 20 · As of: 2020-06-19 · Debtor: Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation · Creditor: Paper Excellence Corporation (PEC) · Security: Collateral mortgages and a general security agreement
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Affidavit 3 of Bruce Chapman (June 30-20) with Exhibit APDF
S206189 Application Record IndexPDF
S206189 Draft Order Made After ApplicationPDF
Order Made After Application
  • Presiding officer Justice Fitzpatrick
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Draft Order - ApplicationPDF
Affidavit No. 2 of Bruce ChapmanPDF
Application Record Index (June 25)
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Northern Pulp - FAQPDF
Notice of Application - June 25 Hearing
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Notice to Creditors - Initial OrderPDF
Initial Order
  • Applicant 1057863 B.C. LTD., NORTHERN RESOURCES NOVA SCOTIA CORPORATION, NORTHERN PULP NOVA SCOTIA CORPORATION, NORTHERN TIMBER NOVA SCOTIA CORPORATION, 3253527 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED, 3243722 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED and NORTHERN PULP NS GP ULC
  • Appointee Ernst & Young Inc.
  • Appointee role Monitor
  • Court IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • + 5 more extracted facts
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Petition Record Index
  • Counsel McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Affidavit of Bruce Chapman, sworn
  • Financial position Assets $113M · Liabilities $244M · as at 30 Apr 2020 · per unaudited financial statements - approximate book value · Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation (entity-level) — Total liabilities figure is stated as 'approximately $244,017,507', including trade payables and accruals of approximately $4,791,347.10. Document states liabilities exceed book value of assets by approximately $131,292,845 and that realizable value of assets is materially less than obligations given the Mill cannot operate without the Replacement ETF.
  • Secured creditors $64.8M · Note: Loan payments for the April-June 2020 period were postponed per the NT 2020 Extension Letter dated May 19, 2020; further deferral of interest/principal per the June 2020 Extension Letter, subject to Northern Pulp actively pursuing regulatory approval for the Mill. · Page: 23 · As of: 2020-06-16 · Debtor: Northern Timber Nova Scotia Corporation · Creditor: Province of Nova Scotia · Security: $75,000,000 Debenture dated March 11, 2010 (original registered/principal amount, not balance), granted by Northern Timber in favour of the Province, arising under the NT Offer Letter dated February 24, 2010 (a $75,000,000, 30-year loan). Guaranteed by Northern Pulp (NP Province Guarantee dated March 11, 2010), secured by a General Assignment of Rents and Other Monies dated March 11, 2010 over specified PIDs. Further secured by a Share Pledge Agreement dated March 11, 2010 granted by NTNS LP (Northern Timber's sole shareholder) pledging all shares of Northern Timber.
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Petition to the Court filed
  • Applicant 1057863 B.C. LTD., NORTHERN RESOURCES NOVA SCOTIA CORPORATION, NORTHERN PULP NOVA SCOTIA CORPORATION, NORTHERN TIMBER NOVA SCOTIA CORPORATION, 3253527 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED, 3243722 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED and NORTHERN PULP NS GP ULC
  • Appointee Ernst & Young Inc.
  • Appointee role monitor
  • Court IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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