While some consumers spent more during the holidays because the economy was rebounding, others leaned on their credit cards to cover expenses.

The average Canadian who files for bankruptcy owes $59,800, not counting his mortgage, and is a 41-year-old married man with four credit cards, according to a report by a Kitchener-based bankruptcy trustee.

Two women accused of using stolen credit cards and checkbooks have been identified and charged, but police are still looking for them.

The average Canadian who files for bankruptcy owes $59,800 not counting his mortgage and is a 41-year-old married man with four credit cards, according to a report by a Kitchener-based bankruptcy trustee.