The parties separated after a 31-year marriage during which both had successful careers in the public service.
The applicant sought spousal support, equalization of net family property, and life insurance to secure support.
The court found the applicant entitled to both compensatory and non-compensatory spousal support, noting she assumed primary childcare responsibilities which allowed the respondent to advance to Deputy Minister.
The court determined the commencement date for support, valued the parties' pensions using standard mortality, and addressed post-separation income increases and double-dipping.
The respondent was ordered to pay a lump sum for retroactive support, ongoing periodic support, and to designate the applicant as beneficiary on life insurance policies.
