Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Social Security Tribunal Denies CPP Disability Appeal Due to Late Filing
A person seeking a person disability benefits appealed their case but was denied by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada because they filed too late, over a year after receiving the initial decision. New medical evidence did not change this outcome.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal SST Decision on OAS/GIS Overpayment
A person seeking to overturn a decision about overpayment of their OAS and GIS benefits was denied the right to appeal by the Social Security Tribunal's Appeal Division due to insufficient grounds or new evidence.
Federal Court Rejects EI Overpayment Write-off Request
The Federal Court rejected a claimant's request to have an overpayment of Employment Insurance sickness benefits written off. The Court ruled that the overpayment did not meet the conditions for a write-off under the Employment Insurance Regulations, despite the claimant's argument that the overpayment was due to an administrative error.
Claimant's Request for Additional Caregiver Benefits and Compensation Dismissed
The claimant requested additional caregiver benefits and permanent impairment compensation after a car accident. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claim because the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove her son's inability to hold employment.
Appeal Dismissed for Being Too Late - CPP Disability Case
The Social Security Tribunal dismissed an appeal because it was filed more than a year after the reconsideration decision. The appellant did not meet the requirement to file the appeal within 90 days of receiving the decision.
Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Misses One-Year Deadline
A person who applied for disability benefits had their case reconsidered by the government but missed the one-year deadline to file an appeal with the Social Security Tribunal. As a result, their appeal was dismissed due to being out of time.
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Amend and Extend Time Limit
Claimant Loses Appeal Over Pension Credit Split Time Limit
A person seeking to split pension benefits with an ex-partner after a four-year deadline must have a clear written agreement stating so. In this case, the claimant's separation agreement did not specify such a waiver, leading to her appeal being dismissed by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada.
Claimant's Request for Appeal Extension Denied by Social Security Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request for more time to appeal a decision related to employment insurance. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant did not provide a good enough reason for the delay.
Tribunal Denies Claimant’s Request for Extended Time to Appeal
A person seeking to extend their deadline for appealing a decision about Employment Insurance benefits was unsuccessful because they did not give a good reason why they missed the initial deadline. This case highlights the importance of adhering to strict time limits when dealing with such appeals.
Credit Split Appeal Dismissed Due to Missing Four-Year Time Limit
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application for Canada Recovery Benefit
CPP Disability Pension Application Denied Due to Insufficient Evidence
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
Appeal Denied for EI Benefits During Labour Dispute
A teacher who applied for a person benefits after losing part-time jobs due to labour disputes at different a company had his appeal dismissed by the Social Security Tribunal. He argued he was entitled to benefits since he did not participate in the strike and worked when available, but the tribunal ruled against him.
Employment Insurance Benefits Denied Due to Labour Disputes
CPP Disability Pension Application Rejected Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Social Security Tribunal rejected a claimant's application for a CPP disability pension because she couldn't prove she had a severe and prolonged disability by December 31, 2006, as required by the CPP eligibility criteria.