British Confectionery Company and British Baazar Company

British Confectionery Company and British Baazar Company, a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador-based manufacturer of specialty paper, obtained protection under the CCAA on April 29. The company, which focuses on manufacturing break-open lottery and promotional products, had previously filed an NOI on November 5. Attributing its financial difficulties to a variety of factors including product recalls, a fire at its production facility, and lower margins on new contracts, the company was able to attract an investor during the proposal proceedings. The investor's offer contained several conditions though, including the requirement that the province participate in providing financing to the company. Though the province seemed willing, it indicated that as a result of the calling of a provincial election, there would be a moratorium on such decisions until after the new government is installed. The company therefore converted its proceedings from the BIA to the CCAA to allow additional time for the province and investor to consider the transaction. Deloitte is the monitor. BoyneClarke is counsel for the company.