MNP has come a long way since establishing it’s first office in Brandon, Manitoba in 1958. Though its head office is now in Calgary, the firm remains deeply committed to its Manitoba roots and continues to invest in the region’s growth and prosperity.
Formerly known as Meyers Norris Penny until 2011, MNP has evolved into a national leader in professional services. Today, the firm offers a broad spectrum of solutions that go far beyond traditional accounting and tax. These include business advisory, digital transformation, enterprise risk, human resources consulting, and Indigenous services—each tailored to help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity.
“Other than wealth management and complex legal issues, we aim to be the go-to professional services partner for businesses in Manitoba,” says Andrew Stibbard, Regional Managing Partner of MNP’s Winnipeg office.
The firm took a significant step forward this spring when it acquired Winnipeg-based Lazer Grant. Its 45 people, headed up by managing partner Jeff Cochrane and partners Ann Fuller, Collin LeGall, Garry Chan and Neha Sahi, built their reputation with a traditional accounting and tax practice, as well as bankruptcy, corporate finance, business advisory and consulting. Lazer Grant officially merged into MNP on July 1 and its team will migrate from its Exchange District offices into MNP’s space in True North Square later this year.
“Their reputation with their clients is excellent,” Stibbard says. “They’ve provided great client service and value to their clients in the private enterprise space and with some Indigenous group clients in Winnipeg and throughout the province. They’re a good team, a really strong group of team members who are dedicated to serving their clients and they’ve got a really client-centric culture, which aligns with who we are. We are the largest professional services firm in Winnipeg and Manitoba with access to lots of specialty services, such as valuation services, U.S. tax, consulting, corporate finance and debt financing that their clients needed but didn’t have access to. It will be win-win for us and their clients. The world is no less complex today than it was a few years ago,” Stibbard says.
Cochrane agrees, saying joining MNP strengthens his team’s ability to support clients:
“We were looking for an opportunity to add more resources to our team, as well as more ways in which we can help give our clients the edge they need to stay competitive in the market. MNP complements and enhances our current service offerings and brings greater bench strength that will help us to service our clients,” he says.
A commitment to community
MNP’s presence in downtown Winnipeg reflects its long-standing commitment to building strong, resilient communities across Manitoba.
“Our clients are business partners, and we’re focused on helping them grow and succeed,” says Stibbard. “But our role in the community goes beyond business—we believe in showing up, giving back, and making a difference.”
That belief is reflected in the firm’s culture of service. MNP team members actively participate in local initiatives, volunteer their time, and support causes that matter to them. One of the most visible examples is the firm’s annual United Way campaign, which is driven entirely by employee contributions.
“It’s not about corporate dollars—it’s about our people choosing to support causes that matter,” Stibbard explains. “We run a fun, engaging campaign, and our team shows up with generosity and heart.”
Whether it’s through payroll deductions, one-time donations, or hands-on involvement in community events, MNP employees consistently demonstrate a shared commitment to social impact.
“We can’t be everything to everybody, and we’re not,” Stibbard adds. “But we’re always looking for meaningful ways to give back—ways that reflect who we are and what we value.”
This spirit of community engagement is woven into the fabric of MNP’s identity. It’s not just about where the firm does business—it’s about how it shows up for the people and places that matter.
Creating opportunities for the next generation
Stibbard isn’t shy about his partisanship. He wants his firm, as well as others in Winnipeg and throughout the province, to continue to create opportunities for new university and college students. MNP continues to invest in the future of Manitoba’s workforce, offering co-op placements and career opportunities for students from institutions like the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.
“We’re anchored in Winnipeg. We’re a firm that started in Brandon and we are absolutely grounded in Manitoba,” he says. “I have three children. If they decide to leave Winnipeg, that’s their decision, but I never want to hear them say, ‘dad, there aren’t any opportunities in Winnipeg. I want them to have the same opportunities that I had. I have a huge bias,” he says.
