Status of Women committee  When there is a marital breakdown, the division of property or the compensation in lieu of the division of property is a dispute between two individuals, whereas if one spouse owes, as part of the compensation payment, a balance of moneys to the other spouse, it's certainly up to that individual to come up with those funds.

Status of Women committee  The Supreme Court of Canada has taught us through two cases, one being the case of Derrickson v. Derrickson and the other one being Paul v. Paul. They were twin cases. The one more on point is the Derrickson case. It looked at the situation of Mr. and Mrs. Derrickson, who were in that very situation that you are pointing to.

Status of Women committee  Good day. My name is Christine Aubin. I'm with the Department of Justice, more specifically DIAND legal services, and I'm adviser to Sandra and Holly's team.