Law360 Canada ( October 15, 2026, 9:34 AM EDT) -- Appeal by SP from the dismissal of her contempt application, and an order imputing annual income to CP. The judge rejected CP’s allegation she was unable to work more than two days per week. The judge was satisfied that CP was intentionally under-employed and therefore an income should be imputed to her under s. 19(1)(a) of the Federal Child Support Guidelines (“Guidelines”). The judge imputed an annual income of $36,000 based on full-time minimum wage. SP argued an income of over $100,000 be imputed to CP. SP argued the burden of proof was not shifted to CP to “establish an income” other than what was shown by the evidence of suitable job opportunities. She argued the judge’s finding that there was no evidence that would enable him to conclude CP could get any of those jobs ignored the evidence showing the job requirements matched her qualifications and experience. Concluding CP wrongfully denied SP parenting time with AP, the judge determined a fine of $1,000 was the appropriate remedy and declined to make a contempt order....