Linda Paul CIRP, LIT Senior Vice-President
Servicing: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley
- phonePhone: 604-870-7445
- phoneToll Free: 1-877-363-3437
- email [email protected]
- phoneFax: 604-904-8628
Linda is a Senior Vice President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee at MNP Ltd., specializing in the Consumer Insolvency practice. She provides personalized support to clients in Surrey, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island helping them navigate financial challenges and regain financial stability.
Before joining MNP, Linda led the Consumer Insolvency Practice at one of the big four firms in the Fraser Valley from 2007 to 2011. She started her insolvency career in Winnipeg, working on consumer and corporate files from 2000 to 2005 before relocating to British Columbia.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Manitoba, which she earned in 1996. She obtained the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) designation in 2012 and became a licensed trustee in 2013 after successfully challenging the Oral Board of Examination. Linda also completed the BIA Insolvency Counsellor's Qualification Course in 2002 and the Course on Insolvency Administration in 2001. She has been a member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) since 2013, previously serving as an articling member since 2002.
Linda has delivered presentations and workshops on various insolvency topics to organizations, schools, law groups, and financial institutions. She has also been involved in professional events, such as the CAIRP Annual Forum, IWIRC Western Canada events, Insolvency Lunch and Learn events, and the CAIRP Annual Conferences. Linda has also sat on the Board for the OSB’s Oral Board of Examination as part of the licensing process for Licensed Insolvency trustees.
In addition to her professional engagements, Linda has held various roles in organizations and committees, including serving as President and Vice-President of the Board of Directors for BCAIRP, being a member of the BC Bankruptcy Practice Committee and the Canada Revenue Agency Committee, and serving as the New Members Board Liaison on the CAIRP Board of Directors. She has also contributed as a test writer for the CIRP National Insolvency Exam and has been involved in the Insolvency Discussion Group in Vancouver.
Outside of work, Linda enjoys coaching ringette, running marathons, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Contact Linda Today
After a series of unexpected income losses, mounting credit card debts, back taxes, and many other costs I could no longer maintain, I felt doomed. Banks would not help me and I was not sure where I could turn. Desperate for options, I went on the hunt and eventually came across Deanna and her team who helped facilitate a consumer proposal. That allowed me to consolidate everything and get back on track while paying one manageable payment for 5 years....
Anonymous - Nanaimo, B.C.
I was referred to MNP by the credit counselling society. After receiving a garnishment on my wages from my employer... and after running for 3 years... I finally faced my fears. And made the call. I had a pleasant first phone call so that they could better understand my situation, and we were off to the races. I had my first appointment with Linda, and I was crying I think the whole time. She was so nice to me, and guided me through the process,...
Anonymous - Chilliwack, British Columbia
I want to say thank you for everything that Linda and your company have done for me and my family in Chilliwack, B.C. On July 19th, 2013 my wife and I were faced with a very difficult decision to make in life. We were on the verge of bankruptcy until we met Linda Paul at MNP. Linda was amazing and worked very close with us to come up with a detailed plan how to be 100% debt free in 4 years. We could keep our detached house with a mortgage with CIBC,...
Anonymous - Chilliwack, British Columbia
2024-07-22
Nearly three in five British Columbians say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves
MNP Consumer Debt Index
British Columbians are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances this quarter, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.