Consumer Proposal vs. Credit Counselling?

With all of the choices facing financially distressed consumers, it’s important to compare your options. The following chart provides you with information to help you choose the debt repayment solution that best meets the needs of you and your family. The most common options are a Consumer Proposal only available through a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, which can release you from many types of debt, or a Debt Management Plan offered by credit counselling agencies.


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Powell Associates Ltd. is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. We are experienced, hands-on insolvency practitioners who understand the personal impacts of major financial stress;

  • You won’t be stuck in an assembly line process.

  • You will expect and receive prompt responses and resolution of issues from our supportive and experienced team.

  • We will review your debt solution options, including filing a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy.

  • We help Canadians with overwhelming debt get fresh financial starts.

  • We will help you identify if bankruptcy or a consumer proposal is worth it.

Once you file a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy, we deal directly with your creditors on your behalf. Your unsecured creditors are required to stop contacting you or continuing legal proceedings against you. Contact us for a free consultation.

We offer free consultations to review your financial situation and practical debt resolution options. Contact us to discuss your situation over the phone, a video chat, or in-person in Saint John, Moncton, FrederictonCharlottetownDartmouth, or Miramichi.