Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Pension Adjustment
A 69-year-old retiree tried to appeal the denial of her Canada Pension Plan (CPP) pension adjustment. She claimed that her pension was reduced due to fraudulent deductions. However, the Appeal Division denied her request for permission to appeal because she did not provide new evidence or identify any errors in the original decision.
Leave to Appeal Denied for Elderly Claimant Seeking Benefits
Federal Court Quashes CERB Denial Due to Insufficient Documentation Consideration
CPP Disability Pension Awarded for Severe Hearing Loss
The Social Security Tribunal awarded a CPP disability pension to a man with severe hearing loss. The Tribunal determined that his hearing loss and related functional limitations were severe and prolonged, making him eligible for the pension.
Claimant's Employment Insurance Appeal Rejected by Social Security Tribunal
A person who applied for Employment Insurance (a person) benefits was denied because they did not meet the minimum hour requirement set by their local unemployment rate. They appealed but were unsuccessful as the Social Security Tribunal found no errors in the initial decision.
Tribunal Rejects Appeal Permission for Suspended Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal refused an elderly claimant’s request to appeal a decision suspending her Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits. The suspension occurred after she was absent from Canada for more than six months due to medical reasons, despite her intention to return.
Claimant Wins CPP Disability Pension Appeal Due to Severe Hearing Loss
A person with severe hearing loss successfully appealed their denied a person (a person) disability pension application. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruled in favour of the claimant, determining that his medical condition prevented him from working and earning a living.
Appeal for Employment Insurance Benefits Dismissed Due to Insufficient Hours Worked
Request for Additional Accident Benefits Rejected Due to Statutory Restrictions
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects EI Benefits Claim Due to Insufficient Hours
Successful EI Appeal: Just Cause for Leaving One Job Confirmed
A person who left one job while taking an approved leave from another job successfully appealed a decision denying Employment Insurance benefits. The Appeal Division agreed there was just cause for leaving the second job.
Claimant Allowed to Receive Benefits After Leaving One Job
The Appeal Division allowed the claimant's appeal, finding he had just cause for leaving one job while maintaining another. The claimant was approved for a leave of absence from one job and quit another, but had reasonable grounds to believe his employment would continue upon returning.
Social Security Tribunal Rejects CPP Disability Pension Claim
A man who was shot while working at a nightclub applied for a a person disability pension but was denied. He appealed this decision to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, arguing he could not work due to his injury. The tribunal dismissed his appeal, ruling that he did not prove severe and prolonged disability during his coverage period.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Decision on Employee Misconduct
CPP Disability Claim Dismissed Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Employment Insurance Misconduct Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal regarding employment insurance eligibility. The claimant argued that he was unfairly dismissed and should receive benefits. However, the court ruled that he was not eligible because he was dismissed for misconduct.
SST Ruling on Employment Insurance and Work Permits
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruled that a person without a valid work permit is not considered available for employment and thus ineligible for a person (a person) benefits. The decision highlights the importance of having legal authorization to work in Canada when applying for a person benefits.