Does the issue of double dipping from the remaining portion of the equalized pension remain?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Armstrong. v Armstrong, 2016 ONSC 126 (CanLII):
The issue of double dipping from the remaining portion of the equalized pension remains. If capital assets have already been divided pursuant to the provincial matrimonial property regime, the principle of “double dipping” or “double recovery” may preclude an order for spousal support or reduce the amount that would otherwise have been ordered: Boston v. Boston.
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