The term “Blue Monday” was coined by psychologist Cliff Arnall when he calculated the third Monday in January as the most depressing day of the year.

All bankruptcies in Canada are administered through federal legislation called the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act. If you file for bankruptcy in Manitoba, you do not have to file again in another province if you move. The bankrupcy is recognized across all provinces.

Even with their debt concerns growing, Canadians appear to be reluctant to get help. A survey from MNP Debt revealed that only 14 per cent of Canadians who admit to being unable to pay their bills have sought professional help to deal with their debt.

If you are struggling with rising debt, you may be looking for support or assistance to get your financial situation back on track. Bankruptcy is not the only solution for dealing with your outstanding debts.

While a corporation is intended, in part, to provide an individual with separation or protection from company debts, a personal director liability can be incurred on GST, PST and source deductions.

Financial struggles and high debt ratios are becoming more common among Canadians. Getting finances in order can be a very overwhelming task for many individuals. It is however, a very important task to tackle in light of increasing debt loads.

As thousands of households across the country continue to grapple with a struggling national economy and (for many) the aftermath of Alberta's energy sector crisis, it's not surprising to hear that consumer debt is soaring.

Are your debt problems heating up? Perhaps it’s time to cool off with some debt relief

MNP LTD Trustee Doug Stuive was interviewed by Bankruptcy Canda Inc. , to discuss debt, bankruptcy and consumer proposals.

There’s no denying it, many Canadians are currently experiencing financial distress. According to Statistics Canada, the household debt in Canada is at the highest level even when measured as a portion of disposable income in 2015’s second quarter.