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MNP
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MNP LTD
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mnpdebt.ca
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Private
Founded yearint
1996
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MNP LTD is a federally licensed insolvency trustee firm operating as Canada's largest consumer insolvency practice, with over 240 offices across all provinces and territories and 65+ Licensed Insolvency Trustees. The firm provides consumer debt relief services—including consumer proposals, personal bankruptcy administration, debt consolidation, credit counselling, orderly payment of debts, and informal debt settlement—alongside a corporate recovery and restructuring practice covering CCAA monitor appointments, receiverships, and bankruptcy administration for businesses. MNP's product portfolio also includes self-service digital tools such as the MNP Debt Calculator, MNP Debt Scale, Budget Tracker, and downloadable forms, as well as content assets including a blog of over 2,160 articles and the MNP 3 Minute Debt Break podcast.

The business model is built on federally regulated professional services fees. Trustee fees for consumer proposals and personal bankruptcies are set by government tariff and deducted from proposal or estate funds rather than billed separately to clients. Initial consultations are offered free of charge, supporting a high-volume acquisition funnel into formal insolvency engagements. MNP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNP LLP, a diversified Canadian professional services conglomerate founded in 1958 that also operates MNP Corporate Finance and MNP Digital as sister subsidiaries. The firm was established as a separate legal entity in 1996 and relocated its national headquarters to Calgary in 2001. Beyond service delivery, MNP operates the quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index with Ipsos and an annual Debt Literacy Month initiative, positioning the firm as the dominant voice on Canadian household financial distress.

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MNP LTD is Canada's largest licensed insolvency trustee firm, providing consumer debt relief (consumer proposals, personal bankruptcy, debt consolidation) and corporate restructuring services through 65+ Licensed Insolvency Trustees across 240+ offices nationwide.

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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersSaint Albert, Canada
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Saint Albert
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
consumer insolvency services, licensed insolvency trustee, consumer proposal administration, personal bankruptcy services, corporate debt restructuring
Industry4 codes
1Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Servicing (Consumer)
CodeFSAKAJAKPrimaryYes
2Financial Hardship & Forbearance Assistance
CodeFSAEAFAJPrimaryNo
3Credit Counseling & Debt Management Plans (DMP)
CodeFSAKAJAHPrimaryNo
4Debt & Capital Advisory (Debt Raising, Refinancing, Private Credit)
CodeBPAHAOADPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Legal Services5411
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies7320
  • Personal Credit Institutions6141
Product category
Insolvency and Debt Relief Services
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Consumer Bankruptcy Administration
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Fees for administering personal bankruptcy filings, including asset liquidation, creditor distribution, and discharge processing. Costs are federally regulated and prescribed by a tariff contained in insolvency legislation. The consumer is not billed separately as fees are deducted from bankruptcy estate funds.

mnpdebt.ca
2Consumer Proposal Administration
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Fees for administering consumer proposal filings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Proposal fees are set out in bankruptcy law and determined by way of a tariff calculation, deducted from consumer proposal payments rather than billed separately.

mnpdebt.ca
3Corporate Insolvency Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue from acting as court-appointed monitor, receiver, interim receiver, liquidator, or Licensed Insolvency Trustee in corporate restructuring proceedings. Includes CCAA proceedings, receiverships, and bankruptcy administrations for businesses.

mnpdebt.ca
4Financial Counselling Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Fees for mandatory financial counselling sessions required during bankruptcy and consumer proposal processes. Includes budgeting education, credit rebuilding guidance, and long-term financial goal setting.

mnpdebt.ca
Marketing channels7 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components1 value
Personnel
Pricing details3 tiers
1Consumer Proposal - federally regulated fees
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Proposal fees are set out in bankruptcy law and determined by way of a tariff calculation. All costs associated with filing are paid from Consumer Proposal funds, so the consumer is not billed separately.

mnpdebt.ca
2Personal Bankruptcy - government prescribed tariff
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Bankruptcy administration fees are federally regulated. Trustee is entitled to a set fee as determined by Government set tariff, paid from the bankruptcy estate.

mnpdebt.ca
3Initial Consultation
ModelFreemiumBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Free confidential consultation with Licensed Insolvency Trustee - no cost for initial assessment of debt situation and options review.

mnpdebt.ca
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 5 records shown
1MNP 3 Minute Debt Break
Description

A podcast offering quick, practical insights to help Canadians take control of debt and make confident financial decisions.

mnpdebt.ca
+4 more records
Core offering1 text field

MNP LTD administers federally regulated consumer and corporate insolvency solutions in Canada through Licensed Insolvency Trustees. Core offerings include Consumer Proposals (legally binding debt reduction agreements), Personal Bankruptcy (asset liquidation and discharge), Debt Consolidation, Credit Counselling, and Corporate Recovery & Restructuring (CCAA proceedings, receiverships, monitor appointments). The firm distributes services through 240+ offices across Canada and supplements offerings with proprietary digital self-assessment tools.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • 61% of Canadians experiencing financial whiplash, 69% delaying major financial decisions, 43% are just $200 away from failing to meet monthly obligations
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

MNP is a licensed insolvency firm offering a portfolio of debt relief products and services for both consumers and corporations. The consumer offering centers on three core debt solutions: Consumer Proposals (a federally regulated legal agreement to settle unsecured debt for less than the full amount), Personal Bankruptcy (a legal process of asset liquidation and creditor repayment to achieve a financial fresh start), and Debt Consolidation (a financial product combining multiple debts into a single loan). Supporting these core products are ancillary modules including Credit Counselling, Orderly Payment of Debts, and Informal Debt Settlement. MNP also serves the corporate market with Corporate Recovery & Restructuring services, encompassing debtor and creditor services, receivership, monitor appointments, and class action claims administration. Beyond service offerings, MNP provides a suite of digital tools including the MNP Debt Calculator (an online simulator for debt relief options), the MNP Debt Scale (a 14-question financial health assessment), and a downloadable Budget Tracker Spreadsheet. The firm further publishes research through its quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index (conducted with Ipsos) and an annual MNP Debt Literacy Month campaign, alongside a blog and the MNP 3 Minute Debt Break Podcast.

Product and service3 records
1Consumer Proposal
CategoryConsumer Insolvency
Description

A federally regulated, legally binding agreement between an insolvent Canadian individual and their unsecured creditors, providing for reduction of debt or extension of repayment time, or both. Administered by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

2Personal Bankruptcy
CategoryConsumer Insolvency
Description

A legal process that liquidates a debtor's non-exempt assets and may require wage contributions to repay creditors, providing a financial fresh start for individuals overwhelmed by debt. Administered by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

3Debt Consolidation
Scale indicator7 records

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Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-02-27
Description

MNP Ltd. appointed as Court-appointed monitor overseeing CCAA restructuring proceedings. Three wholly owned subsidiaries (Massive Hash Factory Ltd., CannMart Inc., and ANC Inc.) granted creditor protection with stay extended to Humble Grow Co. and SSC itself. Includes sale and investment solicitation process.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthersAnnounced on2025-11-07
Description

MNP Ltd. served as fund manager for the British Columbia Discovery Fund Inc., overseeing final distribution of $0.11 per share to shareholders, concluding the fund's liquidation process. Distribution approved by Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Recent move7 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profiles6 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

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Compliance2 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MNP

Insolvency and Debt Relief Servicesmnpdebt.ca

MNP LTD is Canada's largest licensed insolvency trustee firm, providing consumer debt relief (consumer proposals, personal bankruptcy, debt consolidation) and corporate restructuring services through 65+ Licensed Insolvency Trustees across 240+ offices nationwide.

What MNP does

MNP LTD is a federally licensed insolvency trustee firm operating as Canada's largest consumer insolvency practice, with over 240 offices across all provinces and territories and 65+ Licensed Insolvency Trustees. The firm provides consumer debt relief services—including consumer proposals, personal bankruptcy administration, debt consolidation, credit counselling, orderly payment of debts, and informal debt settlement—alongside a corporate recovery and restructuring practice covering CCAA monitor appointments, receiverships, and bankruptcy administration for businesses. MNP's product portfolio also includes self-service digital tools such as the MNP Debt Calculator, MNP Debt Scale, Budget Tracker, and downloadable forms, as well as content assets including a blog of over 2,160 articles and the MNP 3 Minute Debt Break podcast.

The business model is built on federally regulated professional services fees. Trustee fees for consumer proposals and personal bankruptcies are set by government tariff and deducted from proposal or estate funds rather than billed separately to clients. Initial consultations are offered free of charge, supporting a high-volume acquisition funnel into formal insolvency engagements. MNP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNP LLP, a diversified Canadian professional services conglomerate founded in 1958 that also operates MNP Corporate Finance and MNP Digital as sister subsidiaries. The firm was established as a separate legal entity in 1996 and relocated its national headquarters to Calgary in 2001. Beyond service delivery, MNP operates the quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index with Ipsos and an annual Debt Literacy Month initiative, positioning the firm as the dominant voice on Canadian household financial distress.

MNP firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MNP
Legal name
MNP LTD
Website
https://mnpdebt.ca
Company type
Private
Founded year
1996
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
MNP LTD is Canada's largest licensed insolvency trustee firm, providing consumer debt relief (consumer proposals, personal bankruptcy, debt consolidation) and corporate restructuring services through 65+ Licensed Insolvency Trustees across 240+ offices nationwide.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

MNP industry classification

Industry
Product category
Insolvency and Debt Relief Services
NAICS
Legal Services (5411)
SIC
Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies (7320), Personal Credit Institutions (6141)
akta.pro primary industry
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Servicing (Consumer) (FSAKAJAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Financial Hardship & Forbearance Assistance (FSAEAFAJ), Credit Counseling & Debt Management Plans (DMP) (FSAKAJAH), Debt & Capital Advisory (Debt Raising, Refinancing, Private Credit) (BPAHAOAD)

Keywords

  • Consumer insolvency services
  • Licensed insolvency trustee
  • Consumer proposal administration
  • Personal bankruptcy services
  • Corporate debt restructuring

Where MNP is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Saint Albert
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

MNP business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel

Revenue model

  1. Consumer Bankruptcy Administration: Fees for administering personal bankruptcy filings, including asset liquidation, creditor distribution, and discharge processing. Costs are federally regulated and prescribed by a tariff contained in insolvency legislation. The consumer is not billed separately as fees are deducted from bankruptcy estate funds.
  2. Consumer Proposal Administration: Fees for administering consumer proposal filings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Proposal fees are set out in bankruptcy law and determined by way of a tariff calculation, deducted from consumer proposal payments rather than billed separately.
  3. Corporate Insolvency Services: Revenue from acting as court-appointed monitor, receiver, interim receiver, liquidator, or Licensed Insolvency Trustee in corporate restructuring proceedings. Includes CCAA proceedings, receiverships, and bankruptcy administrations for businesses.
  4. Financial Counselling Services: Fees for mandatory financial counselling sessions required during bankruptcy and consumer proposal processes. Includes budgeting education, credit rebuilding guidance, and long-term financial goal setting.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goConsumer Proposal - federally regulated fees
OtherPay-as-you-goPersonal Bankruptcy - government prescribed tariff
FreemiumPay-as-you-goInitial Consultation

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

MNP product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MNP LTD administers federally regulated consumer and corporate insolvency solutions in Canada through Licensed Insolvency Trustees. Core offerings include Consumer Proposals (legally binding debt reduction agreements), Personal Bankruptcy (asset liquidation and discharge), Debt Consolidation, Credit Counselling, and Corporate Recovery & Restructuring (CCAA proceedings, receiverships, monitor appointments). The firm distributes services through 240+ offices across Canada and supplements offerings with proprietary digital self-assessment tools.

Product overview

MNP is a licensed insolvency firm offering a portfolio of debt relief products and services for both consumers and corporations. The consumer offering centers on three core debt solutions: Consumer Proposals (a federally regulated legal agreement to settle unsecured debt for less than the full amount), Personal Bankruptcy (a legal process of asset liquidation and creditor repayment to achieve a financial fresh start), and Debt Consolidation (a financial product combining multiple debts into a single loan). Supporting these core products are ancillary modules including Credit Counselling, Orderly Payment of Debts, and Informal Debt Settlement. MNP also serves the corporate market with Corporate Recovery & Restructuring services, encompassing debtor and creditor services, receivership, monitor appointments, and class action claims administration. Beyond service offerings, MNP provides a suite of digital tools including the MNP Debt Calculator (an online simulator for debt relief options), the MNP Debt Scale (a 14-question financial health assessment), and a downloadable Budget Tracker Spreadsheet. The firm further publishes research through its quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index (conducted with Ipsos) and an annual MNP Debt Literacy Month campaign, alongside a blog and the MNP 3 Minute Debt Break Podcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • MNP 3 Minute Debt Break: A podcast offering quick, practical insights to help Canadians take control of debt and make confident financial decisions.
  • MNP Consumer Debt Index
  • MNP Debt Literacy Month
  • MNP Debt Calculator
  • MNP Debt Scale

Products and services

  • Consumer Proposal A federally regulated, legally binding agreement between an insolvent Canadian individual and their unsecured creditors, providing for reduction of debt or extension of repayment time, or both. Administered by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
  • Personal Bankruptcy A legal process that liquidates a debtor's non-exempt assets and may require wage contributions to repay creditors, providing a financial fresh start for individuals overwhelmed by debt. Administered by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
  • Debt Consolidation

Quantifiable outcome

  • 61% of Canadians experiencing financial whiplash, 69% delaying major financial decisions, 43% are just $200 away from failing to meet monthly obligations
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use MNP

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

MNP technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

MNP partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

  • Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd.minorOthers · 27 February 2026MNP Ltd. appointed as Court-appointed monitor overseeing CCAA restructuring proceedings. Three wholly owned subsidiaries (Massive Hash Factory Ltd., CannMart Inc., and ANC Inc.) granted creditor protection with stay extended to Humble Grow Co. and SSC itself. Includes sale and investment solicitation process.
  • British Columbia Discovery Fund Inc.minorOthers · 7 November 2025MNP Ltd. served as fund manager for the British Columbia Discovery Fund Inc., overseeing final distribution of $0.11 per share to shareholders, concluding the fund's liquidation process. Distribution approved by Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

MNP competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

MNP social profiles

Digital presence

MNP compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

MNP financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MNP leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

MNP subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

MNP funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MNP M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MNP

What does MNP do?

MNP LTD administers federally regulated consumer and corporate insolvency solutions in Canada through Licensed Insolvency Trustees. Core offerings include Consumer Proposals (legally binding debt reduction agreements), Personal Bankruptcy (asset liquidation and discharge), Debt Consolidation, Credit Counselling, and Corporate Recovery & Restructuring (CCAA proceedings, receiverships, monitor appointments). The firm distributes services through 240+ offices across Canada and supplements offerings with proprietary digital self-assessment tools.

Is MNP a public or private company?

MNP is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was MNP founded?

MNP was founded in 1996. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is MNP based?

MNP is headquartered in Saint Albert, Canada, in the North America region.

How does MNP make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Consumer Bankruptcy Administration is the primary driver. The others are consumer Proposal Administration, corporate Insolvency Services and financial Counselling Services.

Does MNP have an API?

No public API is recorded for MNP.

What industry is MNP in?

MNP's product category is Insolvency and Debt Relief Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAKAJAK, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Servicing (Consumer), with a secondary code of FSAEAFAJ, Financial Hardship & Forbearance Assistance. Its NAICS code is 5411 and its SIC code is 7320.

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Data from fintech firm KOHO also shows Buy Now Pay Later service usage among Canadians has more than doubled (109% increase) over the past year as consumers seek flexible payment options to manage rising grocery costs.Financial PostMNP Consumer Debt Index: Canadians Caught in the 'Pre-Spent Paycheque' Cycle as Financial Pressures Drive 'Lifestyle Shrinkflation'MNP LTD released its quarterly Consumer Debt Index showing that 57% of Canadians are cutting back on travel and experiences due to financial pressures, with 56% reducing dining and socialization spending. The survey found that 62% of Canadians desperately need interest rates to decline, while 23% have cancelled plans altogether and 9% are relying on credit to maintain their lifestyle. Younger Canadians are disproportionately affected, though outlooks show modest signs of improvement with 40% expecting better finances within five years.GlobeNewswireMNP Consumer Debt Index: Canadians Caught in the ‘Pre-Spent Paycheque’ Cycle as Financial Pressures Drive ‘Lifestyle Shrinkflation’The MNP Consumer Debt Index rose to 91 points, up four from last quarter, though nearly half (46%) of Canadians say they are $200 or less away from not being able to pay their bills and debt obligations monthly. Three in five Canadians (61%) report having at least half their income already committed to bills and expenses before payday, while 57% are cutting back on travel and experiences due to financial pressures. Three in five (62%) say they desperately need interest rates to come down as elevated borrowing costs continue to strain household finances.GlobeNewswireIndice des dettes à la consommation de MNP : la paie des Canadiens est déjà dépensée avant même d’être versée, dans un contexte de pressions financières soutenuesThe MNP Consumer Debt Index rose 4 points to 91, showing slight improvement in Canadian consumer confidence, though it remains below historical levels. Three in five Canadians (61%) report that at least half of their paycheck is already allocated to bills, debts, and expenses before they receive it, while 46% of Canadians say they are within $200 or less of insolvency each month. Sustained financial pressures are forcing Canadians to cut discretionary spending across travel (57%), dining out (56%), and social activities, with 37% of respondents struggling to overcome financial difficulties.NewswireAnnouncing the 2026 Central Alberta Consumer Choice Award WinnersConsumer Choice Award announced the 2026 Central Alberta winners, including Alberta Asian Motorworks, Beacon Homes, and others. The businesses were selected through independent market research for excellence and service. The award has been recognizing business excellence since 1987.