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About one-third of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents fear they may never be debt-free; acknowledge needing help, but two in five are too embarrassed to seek it
05/03/2025
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, three in 10 (29%) Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents acknowledge they need help to get out of debt.
Read More arrow_forwardNearly half of Albertans fear they may never be debt-free; more than half acknowledge needing help, but are too embarrassed to seek it — all higher than any other province.
05/03/2025
Lindsay Burchill
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, more than half of Albertans acknowledge they need help to get out of debt (51%), but that they would be embarrassed to seek it out if their financial situation was bad enough to consider...
Read More arrow_forwardNearly two in five British Columbians fear they may never be debt-free; acknowledge needing help, but almost half are too embarrassed to seek it
05/03/2025
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, while most British Columbians agree there is no shame in seeking help with debt (74%, -11pts from 2019), a significant gap remains between belief and action.
Read More arrow_forwardProtecting yourself from financial scams: What you need to know
05/03/2025
Melanie Fuller
Scammers are getting smarter, preying on trust and urgency. Learn how to spot red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud before it’s too late.
Read More arrow_forwardNearly Half of Quebecers fear they may never be debt-free; two in five acknowledge needing help but are too embarrassed to seek it
05/03/2025
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Mounting financial pressures are driving Quebecers into a cycle of overwhelming debt, as stigma and confusion prevent many from seeking help. According to a new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD, about two in five Quebecers (38%) acknowledge...
Read More arrow_forwardTwo in five Nova Scotians fear they may never be debt-free, acknowledge needing help, but are too embarrassed to seek it out
05/03/2025
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
Mounting financial pressures are driving some Atlantic Canadians into a cycle of overwhelming debt as stigma and confusion prevent many from seeking help.
Read More arrow_forwardTwo in five Canadians fear they may never be debt-free; acknowledge needing help, but nearly half are too embarrassed to seek it
03/03/2025
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Bankruptcy
Lifestyle Debt
Debt Solutions
March marks debt literacy month, aiming to educate, empower, and break the stigma amid rising consumer debt.
Read More arrow_forwardWhat happens if I don’t pay my taxes?
28/02/2025
Wesley Cowan
Consumer Proposal
Owing taxes can lead to penalties, garnishments, and asset seizures. Learn what happens if you don’t pay and the options available to protect yourself.
Read More arrow_forwardWho needs a debt plan, and who doesn’t?
27/02/2025
Jeane Herman
Debt Solutions
A debt plan can help you pay off your debts without going into more debt. Learn who needs a debt plan and how to develop a plan to achieve a debt-free future.
Read More arrow_forwardThe rise of small business delinquencies: What you should know
22/01/2025
Mario Mainella
