Established in 1979, the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) is the national professional association representing nearly 1400 members and associates working in the insolvency and restructuring system. CAIRP members have earned the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) designation and most are Licensed Insolvency Trustees (LIT) providing insolvency and restructuring services to consumers and businesses who experience financial challenges.

CAIRP advances the interests of its members and the public by:
• promoting excellence among members,
• providing relevant professional development,
• establishing and enforcing CAIRP’s Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice,
• maintaining rigorous certification standards and providing innovative education to aspiring insolvency and restructuring professionals, and
• advocating for a fair, transparent and effective insolvency and restructuring system throughout Canada.

Members of CAIRP must complete the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional Qualification Program, referred to as CQP. Completion of the CQP is generally a prerequisite to receiving an invitation from the Superintendent of Bankruptcy to take the Oral Board of Examination to obtain their licence as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. See www.cairp.ca/cirp-qualification-program-cqp.html to learn more about the process.

The success of CAIRP is driven by its extensive and vibrant volunteer base with members providing their time and expertise to support the Board and 10+ committees in the areas of corporate and consumer practice, professional conduct, finance, court interventions, CAIRP conferences and editorial advisory, among others.

Some of the key benefits of being a CAIRP member include:
• the use of the CIRP preeminent certification mark
• “listing in the CAIRP membership directory and “Find a CIRP” and “Member Firm Directory” databases
• access to a nationwide network of insolvency and restructuring professionals
• advocacy and professional recognition
• innovative education and professional development programs
• career enriching volunteering opportunities
• industry leading research and publications
• updates on the latest industry issues, legislation and changes in the
• access to discounted program offerings, including group health insurance.

For more information, please visit: www.cairp.ca