The appellant sought to enforce child and spousal support arrears against the respondent, who resided in Egypt and had no assets in Canada.
The respondent was entitled to compensation funds from the United Nations Compensation Commission, which were to be distributed through the Government of Canada.
The motion judge initially restrained the payout but later ruled he lacked jurisdiction due to Crown immunity.
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, finding that under the Financial Administration Act, the funds belonged to Canada once received, and the Crown could consent to their distribution.
The Court appointed the appellant as a receiver under the Courts of Justice Act to receive the funds in satisfaction of the support arrears.
