The appellant appealed a Court of Appeal decision that set aside a contempt order against the respondent.
The respondent had been found in contempt for failing to secure his support obligations with an irrevocable letter of credit and to post security for costs.
The Court of Appeal had held that the motions judge lacked jurisdiction under Rule 60.11 of the Rules of Civil Procedure because the orders were for the 'payment of money'.
The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the appeal, agreeing with the dissenting appellate judge that neither security order amounted to an order for the payment of money, and reinstated the contempt order.
