The coronavirus pandemic has brought far-reaching economic shock
waves across the country. Over one million jobs have been lost in Canada due to
COVID-19 in the month of March alone. As this crisis continues and
more jobs and businesses evaporate, support payors and support
recipients are going to feel the financial strain.
If you are a support payor pursuant to a court order, child and
spousal support must still be paid despite the current state of
affairs. Each region has its own notices and practice directions
regarding support issues. Since April 6, 2020, the Notice to the Profession for the Central East
Region which includes Whitby, states that the following matters
are eligible for a hearing in writing or virtually before a
judge:
