Summit Automotive Group Obtains Initial Order Under the CCAA
Counsel to BDO Canada Limited with respect to its role as Court-appointed Monitor in the CCAA proceedings of Summit Automotive Group
Led by
Gregory R. Azeff
Team Members
On August 22, 2025, the Honourable Justice M.A. Marion of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta issued an initial order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, RSC 1985, c. C-36, as amended, granting creditor protection to Summit Automotive Group. The order was made on the application of the Bank of Montreal, in its capacity as senior secured lender to the group of companies operating as Arrow Motors VW, Cranbrook Mitsubishi, Sun Valley Nissan, Vermilion Chrysler, Castle Ford, Squamish Chrysler, Western Power Sports, Summit S. Auto Ltd., and 2351497 Alberta Ltd. (collectively, the “Summit Automotive Group”).
Pursuant to the Initial Order, BDO Canada Limited was appointed as monitor (“Monitor”), with enhanced power to manage and operate the business of the Summit Automotive Group.
Miller Thomson LLP is counsel to the court-appointed Monitor of Summit Automotive Group with a team comprised of Greg Azeff, James Reid, Monica Faheim and Pavin Takhar (Restructuring and Insolvency).