TCAS Holdings Limited, Sustainable Fish Farming (Canada) Limited, Sustainable Blue Inc., and TCAS IP Inc. (collectively, the “Sustainable Blue”)
Follow- Proceeding
- Receivership (court-appointed)subsection 243(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the equitable jurisdiction of this Court as partially codified by s. 43(9) of the Judicature Act
- File
- Hfx No. 531915
TCAS Holdings Limited, Sustainable Fish Farming (Canada) Limited, Sustainable Blue Inc. and TCAS IP Inc. — together Sustainable Blue — are the subject of a court-appointed receivership before the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, commenced on March 26, 2024 under section 243 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and provincial Judicature Act authority. The proceeding carries court file number 531915 and remains active. The record to date reflects only the commencement of the receivership application against the four related entities.
The officer filed report no. Fifth Report. The report does not describe current operations in detail but focuses on finalizing the previously court-approved sale of the Sustainable Group's aquaculture facility, including transferring the aquaculture license and accommodating the purchaser's corporate restructuring before closing.
Source: Fifth Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager
Fourth Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager — Court officer report
The court granted an approval and vesting order. Closing terms, as extracted: Delivery of Receiver's Deed and Receiver's Certificate triggers vesting.
Source: Sale Approval and Vesting Order
Brief re Sale Approval and Vesting Order and Fee Approval — Application / notice of application
Third Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager — Court officer report
Letter to Prothonotary re Supplemental Report and Order — Application / notice of application
Second Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager — Court officer report
First Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager — Court officer report
The court appointed Deloitte Restructuring Inc. as receiver and manager, on the application of 4595756 Nova Scotia Limited. Court file Hfx No. 531915.
Source: Receivership Order
Receivership application filed against the four Sustainable Blue entities in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia under BIA s. 243 and provincial Judicature Act authority, opening file 531915.
Debtor
TCAS Holdings Limited, Sustainable Fish Farming (Canada) Limited, Sustainable Blue Inc., and TCAS IP Inc. (collectively, the “Sustainable Blue”)
Receiver
Deloitte
Counsel of record
| Party | Counsel | First seen | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CreditorJeremy Lee | Conlon | 5 Mar 2025 | Application · 5 Mar 2025 |
| # | Priority class | Creditor | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Deemed trusts (CRA and other) | Canada Revenue Agency · in 926 casesListed under Secured Creditors in the Listing of Creditors; likely reflects a deemed-trust class claim (statutory Crown priority) rather than a conventional registered security; amount as stated is nominal ($1.00). — debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 4 | Secured | 4595756 NS LtdListed as secured creditor in Listing of Creditors prepared without audit by the Receiver; nature/registration of security not specified in this document. — debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $23M | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Bayt Al Qoot UK Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $10.1M | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Atlantic Fisheries Fund · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $4M | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Tracadie Investmentsdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.71M | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency · in 20 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.44M | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | L&M Enterprisesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $984K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Nova Scotia Power · in 15 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $378K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Dartmouth Concrete Servicesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $283K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Grieg Seafood Nl Nurseries Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $270K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Government of Canada · in 8 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $233K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | BD Stevens Limiteddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $124K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Ewos Canada Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $89.4K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Black & Mcdonald Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $86.1K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Dartek Transport Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $83.2K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Verus Capital Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $73.4K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Linde Canada Inc (Praxair) · in 20 casesListed separately from a second, smaller Linde Canada Inc (Praxair) entry below; document lists both as-is. — debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $70.2K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Skretting North America (St Andrews)debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $64.7K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | GFL Environmental Inc. · in 52 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $60.9K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Ernie's Septic Service Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $46.3K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | IEK Logistics ltddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $41.8K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Brunswick Lift Rentals · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $36.9K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Flottwegdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $27.8K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Carbon Activated (Corp Canada)debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $27.8K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Benchmark Geneticsdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $26.2K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Spar Marine Limited · in 2 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $26K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Ernst & Young LLP · in 28 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $25.6K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Northeast Equipment Ltddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $25.1K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Quoted Prdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $18.9K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Atlantic Compressed Airdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $13.9K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Brenntag Canada Inc. · in 9 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $13.2K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Veolia Water Technologies Usa Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $13.2K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Mcinnes Cooper · in 7 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $13K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Stewart Mckelvey · in 15 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $10.8K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Grant Thornton LLP · in 30 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $10.4K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Planner Internationaldebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $10.3K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Fisher Transport Limiteddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $9.6K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | K2 Corrosion Fasteners (Ns) Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $8.44K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Hse Integrated Ltd. · in 4 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $8.3K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Rockwell Automationdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $8.22K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Corey Bartlettdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $7.39K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Apex Industries Inc. · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $7.28K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Salus Technologies Inc. · in 2 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $6.47K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Greg Morashdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $6.13K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Source Atlantic Limited · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $5.72K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Rentokil Pest Control Canada · in 2 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $5.2K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Mari-Tech Scales & Food Equipment · in 2 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $4.83K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Mcadoo's Lawn Care & Excavating Ltddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $4.7K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Burkert Fluid Control Systemsdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $4.52K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | White Cap Supply Canada Inc. · in 12 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $4.33K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Sunbelt Rentals Of Canada Inc. · in 15 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $4.26K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Bureau Veritas Canada ( 2019 ) Inc. · in 12 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $3.87K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | True Cut Concrete Sawing, Drillingdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $3.84K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Green Line Hose & Fittings Ltd. · in 7 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $3.78K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Uline Canada Corporation · in 71 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $3.22K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Shaw Resourcesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $3.15K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Syscom Uk Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $3K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Rainbow Net & Rigging Limiteddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.61K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Dynamic Aqua - Supply Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.48K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems Incdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.31K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Afishionado Fishmongers Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.16K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Cochrane's Electrical Contractingdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.14K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Ocean Wisedebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $2.07K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Fathom Fish & Seafood Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.68K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | John Brooks Company Limited · in 10 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.55K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Cabco Communications Groupdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.54K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Linde Canada Inc (Praxair) · in 20 casesSecond, separate listed amount for same creditor name (document lists two distinct line items). — debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.37K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | J. Hinz Consulting Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.22K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Sansom Equipment Limited · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.15K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Pro-Oceanus Systems Inc.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.1K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Mcmaster - Carr · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1.04K | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Cleanearth Industrial Servicedebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $966 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Maritime Labels & Packagingdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $910 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Coastline Technician Ltddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $755 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Aquatic Life Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $735 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Cody Ross Satety Consulting Ldebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $690 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | David Robertsdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $681 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | A Good Hauldebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $575 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Kim Crossleydebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $525 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Atlantic Purification Systems · in 2 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $480 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Bell Aliant · in 37 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $471 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Nova Industrial Supplies Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $419 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Matt's Towing Incdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $374 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | T.T.L. Supply Limiteddebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $358 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Datasite Ontario Inc. · in 3 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $357 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Syndel Laboratories Ltd.debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $298 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Purolator Inc. · in 99 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $284 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Bell Conferencing Inc. · in 10 casesdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $115 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Hants Shore Health Associationdebtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $100 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
| 8 | Unsecured | Employees · in 185 casesListed as 'Priority Creditors' — preferred class (BIA priority, e.g. wages) ranking ahead of ordinary unsecured creditors. — debtor: Sustainable Group (collectively) | $1 | Notice and Statement of the Receiver |
This proceeding was commenced by a secured creditor. The record does not include the debtor’s own statement of assets and liabilities — that ceiling is the record’s, not this page’s.
Sale approved — Sale Transaction approved through the SISP but not yet closed; procedural amendments requested to substitute applicant entitiesFifth Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver… · 5 Mar 2025
| Purchaser | Price | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4595756 Nova Scotia Limitedthe Debtors' assets · asset sale · nominee/assignee: 464NSL (4644903 Nova Scotia Limited), or its assignee, nominee or designee · agreement 27 May 2024 | not stated | Not completeddate not stated | Fifth Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in… |
1 engagement · 1 firm — Cox & Palmer, Initial Period, $42,231.50 in feesAffidavit of Gavin MacDonald · 13 Sep 2024
| Firm | Period | Hours | Fees | Rates | Source | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox & Palmercapacity not statedfirm not named in the heading | Initial Period | 101.2 | $42,231.50ex. tax | $110 – $4608 people | Affidavit of Gavin MacDonald · 13 Sep 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 people — Cox & Palmer, Initial Period
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| Date | Document | File |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Order re Change of Style of Cause | ||
| Letter to Prothonotary re Change of Style of Cause | ||
| Brief re Change of Style of Cause | ||
Fifth Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager
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Notice of Motion re Change of Style of Cause
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| Draft order re Borrowing Charge - October 2024 | ||
Fourth Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager
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| Letter to Prothonotary re Notice of Motion and Materials | ||
| S igned Brief | ||
| Book of Authorities | ||
Sale Approval and Vesting Order
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Affidavit of Gavin MacDonald
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| Brief re Sale Approval and Vesting Order and Fee Approval | ||
| Draft Order Approving the Receiver' Activities, fees and seeking the power to make an assignment into bankruptcy, should the Receiver deem it necessary or desirable | ||
| Third Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager | ||
| Order for Confidentiality | ||
| Brief re Sealing Order | ||
| Draft Interim Order for Confidentiality | ||
| Draft Order for Confidentiality | ||
| Letter to Prothonotary re Supplemental Report and Order | ||
| Order | ||
Teaser
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| Book of Authorities & Index | ||
| Brief - SISP Approval | ||
| Draft Sale Approval and Vesting Order | ||
| Letter to Court | ||
| Second Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager | ||
| Order Amending Receiver's Borrowings | ||
| Increase in Borrowing Brief | ||
| Letter to the Court, Notice of Motion | ||
| Notice of Motion | ||
First Report of Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in its Capacity as Receiver and Manager
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| Draft Order - Borrowing Charge | ||
Notice and Statement of the Receiver
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| Service List | ||
| Draft Order - SISP | ||
Receivership Order
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Sale and Investment Solicitation Process
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| Affidavit of Thane Stevens | ||
| Applicant's Brief | ||
| Book of Authorities of the Applicant | ||
Notice of Application in Chambers
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Solicitor's Affidavit
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Filing titles, dates, and extracted key facts are public.
CiteProceedings., “TCAS Holdings Limited, Sustainable Fish Farming (Canada) Limited, Sustainable Blue Inc., and TCAS IP Inc. (collectively, the “Sustainable Blue”)” (Receivership (court-appointed)), Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 20 September 2026, https://proceedings.ca/case/sustainable-blue