--- title: Blaire MacNeil date: 2025-08-05T13:25:00-04:00 canonical_url: "https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/about-us/our-team/blaire-macneil-about-me" section: Pages --- # Hello, I'm **Blaire MacNeil!** I'm a Licensed Insolvency Trustee offering debt solutions to individuals across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador. I can help you find your financial fresh start through a **consumer proposal** or **bankruptcy.** [ Email Blaire ](mailto:blaire.macneil@doane.gt.ca) [ Call Blaire (1-902-563-3523) ](tel:19025633523) ![Headshot of our Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Blaire MacNeil, on a background of purple circles and number icons.](https://pr-assets.grantthorntonlimited.ca/craftcmsimages/Content-block-imagery-and-graphics/_imageLarge/Blaire-MacNeil_2025-04-30-181659_lloe.png) ## **About me** I put myself in my clients’ shoes and make empathy my best ally. Being a part of a person’s journey from overwhelming debt to a renewed financial outlook is extremely rewarding. In my role as Partner, I support colleagues on their professional development; I help my clients achieve a fresh start; and I empower my community through financial education. Giving back to the profession, I am the Atlantic Forum Chair for the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals. Outside of the office, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my dog and mastering my skills on the golf course. ## **Qualifications** - Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) - Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) - Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) - Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) ## How Blaire has **helped:** ### **So helpful and knowledgeable.** I'm honestly so impressed at how easy this process is and wish I would have reached out sooner. Every person I've dealt with so far has been so helpful and knowledgeable. I'm shocked that more people don't know all of their options when it comes to solving their debt. — Kristie L. (New Glasgow, NS) ### **Immediately after calling my anxiety was gone.** I would like to thank the staff at Doane Grant Thornton for such a quick and efficient job they did for me. I was very hesitant about contacting them but immediately after calling my anxiety was gone. They have the greatest staff. All my questions and fears about debt were handled very quickly giving me a huge sigh of relief. — Darlene M. (New Glasgow, NS) ### **We all deserve a fresh start!** I would highly suggest seeking financial help from the good people over at Grant Thornton, they were very helpful in getting the financial stress relief we so desperately needed in our family. No one wants to admit defeat, but we all deserve a fresh start and to be able to sleep at night without the worry of unmanageable debt whilst still trying to pay for the cost of living! — Daniel T. (Kentville, NS) ## **Learn from Blaire** - check out these helpful articles she's written: ![Self employed person seated at a table using a laptop doing taxes](https://pr-assets.grantthorntonlimited.ca/craftcmsimages/Article-imagery/Web-image-square/_articleThumbMedium/6611/Avoiding-tax-debt-for-the-self-employed-guide.jpg.webp) ### [ Avoiding tax debt for the self-employed ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/debt-help-resources/articles/how-to-avoid-tax-debt-as-a-member-of-canadas-growing-gig-economy) The growth of the gig economy offers new avenues for Canadians to achieve self-driven employment opportunities and flexibility in where, how, and when they choose to work. But joining the gig economy also comes with risks. [ Read this article ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/debt-help-resources/articles/how-to-avoid-tax-debt-as-a-member-of-canadas-growing-gig-economy) ![Man and woman unpacking moving boxes into new home](https://pr-assets.grantthorntonlimited.ca/craftcmsimages/Article-imagery/Web-image-square/_articleThumbMedium/6414/Can-I-get-a-mortgage-after-filing-a-bankruptcy-or-consumer-proposal.jpg.webp) ### [ Can I get a mortgage after filing a bankruptcy or consumer proposal? ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/debt-help-resources/articles/debunking-the-great-mortgage-myth-can-you-buy-a-home-after-filing-a-bankruptcy-or-consumer-proposal) For many Canadians, buying a home is a major financial goal. This goal may seem challenging for various reasons, but having filed a consumer proposal or bankruptcy shouldn’t be one. [ Read this article ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/debt-help-resources/articles/debunking-the-great-mortgage-myth-can-you-buy-a-home-after-filing-a-bankruptcy-or-consumer-proposal) ## **Take the first step** to debt freedom Speak to one of our debt solutions professionals during a free, no-obligation consultation. [ Book a free consultation ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/get-in-touch/contact-us)