Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Seasonal Worker's Retirement and GIS Eligibility
A seasonal worker who retired in August 2020 and returned part-time later won their case at the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. The court ruled that they were eligible for Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits calculated using the option method based on their income estimate from the year of separation.
Federal Court Orders New Determination Due to Procedural Fairness Issues
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Lack of Eligibility
Eligibility for Partial Old Age Security Pension Confirmed
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada confirmed that the claimant is eligible for a partial Old Age Security pension of 10/40. The decision was based on her residency status in Canada, which met the minimum requirement of 10 years after turning 18.
Successful OAS Pension Appeal at the Social Security Tribunal
The claimant successfully appealed a refusal of her Old Age Security (OAS) pension and was granted partial eligibility based on meeting the minimum residence requirement. The tribunal found that she had resided in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18, qualifying her for a partial a person.
Appeal for Antedate of Employment Insurance Benefits Dismissed
EI Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Fails to Prove Good Cause for Delay
The Appeal Division dismissed an appeal regarding a person (a person) benefits, ruling that the claimant failed to prove good cause for delaying his application. The decision highlights the strict legal standard required to justify such delays.
Social Security Tribunal Dismisses OAS Pension Appeal for Lack of Proper Notice
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that an individual's Old Age Security (OAS) pension did not lawfully start in June 2018 because they were not properly notified by the Minister. The appeal was dismissed, meaning the respondent does not need to cancel their a person.
Claimant Found Uneligible for Disability Pension After Returning to Work
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that the claimant was no longer eligible for a disability pension after she returned to work in September 2023. The claimant had been receiving a disability pension due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. However, the Tribunal found that her return to work indicated she was no longer disabled.
Automatic Enrolment Notice Requirements for Old Age Security Pensions
Social Security Tribunal Dismisses GIS Overpayment Appeal
Federal Court Declares Benefit Eligibility Decisions Unreasonable and Procedurally Unfair
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied Due to Insufficient Severity of Disability
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Appeal Over Just Cause
SST Dismisses Claimant’s Appeal for EI Benefits
The Social Security Tribunal ruled against a worker who appealed the decision to disqualify them from receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The tribunal found that the worker voluntarily left their job without just cause and had reasonable alternatives, thus they are disqualified from EI benefits.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
Appeal Division Corrects Error of Fact in Employment Insurance Overpayment Case
SST Appeal Division Fixes Factual Error in EI Eligibility Decision
The Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal corrected an error made by the a person Division regarding travel dates outside Canada. This adjustment affected the claimant's eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits and reduced the penalty imposed.
SST Partially Allows EI Benefit Eligibility Appeal
In this case, a person appealed a decision regarding their eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits. The Social Security Tribunal partially allowed the appeal, cancelling certain benefit periods and upholding others based on factual errors in the original decision.