Underscoring Manitobans' financial vulnerabilities when it comes to consumer debt, the latest official figures from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) continue to reinforce the mounting strain on many households in the province. The number of Manitobans who filed for insolvency in the second quarter of 2019 was up 15.5 percent compared to the first quarter, and up 4.1 percent compared to the same quarter of last year.

Canadians are feeling worse about their consumer debt and personal finances than was the case just three months ago.

According to a recent Ipsos poll conducted by MNP LTD., a growing number of Canadians are inching closer to insolvency – with the proportion who are $200 or less from being able to pay their bills each month (46%) rising six points since September.

MNP Consumer Debt Index: July 2018 Results Summary

Canadians who find themselves in serious financial trouble could be digging themselves into a deeper hole by not seeking help when they need it.

According to a recent Ipsos poll conducted by MNP LTD., Canadians continue to fear increasing financial turbulence as the prospect of another interest rate hike looms.

Congratulations, you have successfully finished your Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal! You took control of your financial life and solved your debt issues. Now what?

According to a Consumer Debt Sentiment Survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP, over 50 per cent of Canadians are very close to being unable to keep up with financial obligations. Details behind the survey can be found below.

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The rate had been growing since 2012, though it took a dip in 2017 before climbing again in 2018.