What Is Alimony Based on in Alberta?

REVIEWED 2026 Content, guideline references, and Government of Canada / Alberta sources reviewed for accuracy in 2026. Key Takeaways Alimony (spousal support) in Canada is based on the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) — using income difference, marriage length, and whether children are involved. Two SSAG formulas apply: “without child support” (age-based) and “with child […]