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Consumer Proposal FAQs

Q1: What is a consumer proposal? A consumer proposal is a formal offer to your creditors, arranged through a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, that allows you to repay part of what you owe over a fixed period of time. Q2: How is a consumer proposal different from...

Consumer Proposal Vs. Bankruptcy

In Canada, consumer proposals and personal bankruptcy are two common debt relief solutions. Both options can ultimately help you to move forward debt-free, but which (if either) is the right choice given your particular situation and circumstances? Only a Licensed...

How To File A Consumer Proposal

The overwhelming stress associated with how much debt you have is never an easy thing to bear. No matter how hard you try to plan a course correction, things get in the way. But did you know there’s a way to solve your financial situation? Consider the help of a...

What is a Consumer Proposal, and how does it work?

My name is Crystal Buhler, and I’m a Licensed Insolvency Trustee with C. Buhler & Associates Ltd.  You may have heard about Consumer Proposals, but aren’t quite sure what they are, or how they work. A consumer proposal is a legally binding debt settlement...

What is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?

I’m Crystal Buhler, Licensed Insolvency Trustee with C. Buhler & Associates Ltd.  I often get asked “What is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?” You might also see the abbreviation “LIT”, and wonder what that stands for. An LIT is a...