Canadian moving to the UK

[althecanuck]

I am Canadian married to the UK citizen(born there). We have been living together for 7 years and have been officially married for just over a year. We live in Canada. We are evaluating possibility of moving to the UK. A few questions:
1) From what I understand I apply for spousal visa. Is work permit granted with that visa or is it a separate application that has to be filed?
2) Am I eligible for ILR due to 6.5 years of civil union + 1 year of marriage or does only legal marriage count?
3) What are typical timelines for spousal visa processing at UK consulate in Toronto?

Thanks,
Alex

[althecanuck]

Found stats on processing times here:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes

The rest of the questions remain as well as this new one:

- If we are moving together how can my wife prove that she had settled in the UK?
- Also does she have to arrive with me or before me for me to be eligible to enter?