Question: hi my spouse currently owes money to the government and they will not make a payment arrangement can they go after my assets to claim what is owed to them since we are married?
Answer: No, your assets are your assets, and no-one, including the government, can go after your assets for someone else’s debts. The only exception would be if your spouse has deliberately transferred their assets to you, and then filed bankruptcy in Canada in an attempt to get out of their debts. That would not be permitted.
We suggest you contact a Montreal bankruptcy trustee to review your options and provide you with advice on how to deal with Revenue Canada debts.
