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Are fees and costs of enforcement typically recoverable?

Yes. If successful, the enforcing party would generally be awarded partial legal costs. These will vary from province to province and are typically 50% or less of its actual legal costs). In rare cases, recovery of a higher percentage of legal costs can be possible.

Is seizure of goods available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Is attachment of earnings available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Is attachment of third party debts available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Are charging orders or orders for sale of land, goods etc available as an enforcement method?
Yes.
Can a judgment or award be enforced by way of insolvency proceedings?

An unsecured creditor may attempt to enforce a judgment or award against an insolvent debtor, however, once formal insolvency proceedings are commenced the unsecured creditor's claim will rank equally with other unsecured claims and the prospects of full recovery will diminish materially.

Can a receiver be appointed by way of enforcement?
Yes.
Any other method of enforcement?

No.