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's Appeal Denied Due to Res Judicata
Social Security Tribunal Awards Death Benefit to Estate Over Goddaughter
Estate Wins CPP Death Benefit Appeal Against Another Claimant
The a person Tribunal ruled that a a person person’s a person should receive their a person (a person) death benefit over another claimant, as the Minister did not follow proper procedures in awarding it to someone else first.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Leave to Appeal CPP Disability Pension Denial
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request to appeal a denial of a CPP disability pension. The claimant argued they had made sufficient contributions but did not meet the legal criteria for appeal.
CPP Disability Pension Eligibility Determined by Social Security Tribunal of Canada
Partial Allowance of Employment Insurance Job Search Appeal
SST Allows Partial Appeal on EI Job Search Standards
In this a person case, the Social Security Tribunal partially allowed a worker's appeal against the decision denying benefits. The tribunal found that the lower court had erred in assessing the worker's efforts to return to work and set stricter job search requirements than necessary.
Appeal for Earlier Canada Pension Plan Benefits Rejected Due to Lack of Incapacity Proof
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Claimant’s Appeal for Earlier CPP Survivor Pension Payments
A person applied for an earlier start date for their a person a person due to being incapacitated after their spouse's death. However, the Social Security Tribunal found that they did not meet the strict requirements for proving incapacity and dismissed the appeal.
Social Security Tribunal Rules on Time Limit for Reconsideration
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that the Commission could use a 72-month time limit to reconsider a claimant's claim for Employment Insurance benefits if it can reasonably find that a false or misleading statement was made. The claimant's appeal was dismissed.
Correct Weekly Benefit Rate for Employment Insurance Appeal
Tribunal Adjusts Claimant’s Weekly Benefits to $524 After Reviewing Calculation Error
In this case, the Social Security Tribunal reviewed and corrected an error made during the calculation of a claimant’s weekly Employment Insurance benefit amount. The correct rate was determined to be $524.00 per week.
Commission Can Reconsider EI Sickness Benefits Under 72-Month Limit
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed an appeal by a claimant who argued against the Employment Insurance Commission's use of a 72-month period to reconsider his sickness benefits. The tribunal ruled that the Commission could reasonably find there was a false or misleading statement, even if it wasn't knowingly made.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence
Federal Court Sets Aside CERB Eligibility Decision Due to Unreasonable Ruling
The Federal Court granted a judicial review, overturning a decision on the eligibility of a worker for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court found the decision-maker's ruling unreasonable because it did not adequately consider the worker's evidence and arguments.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Retirement Pension Decision
Social Security Tribunal Denies Leave to Appeal CPP Pension Decision
A claimant applied for leave to appeal a decision about when their a person retirement pension should start. The Social Security Tribunal refused permission because there was no new evidence or clear mistake by the lower tribunal.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Disability Pension Denial
Social Security Tribunal Rules Vacation Pay Not Exempt Under EI Regulations
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that vacation pay received after a layoff does not qualify for exemption under section 77.997 of the EI Regulations. The decision overturned a previous ruling by the General Division.
SST Reverses Vacation Pay Exemption Decision in EI Appeal
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada reversed a decision that vacation pay received during planned leave after layoff does not qualify for exemption under section 77.997 of the Employment Insurance Regulations. The earnings must be allocated based on normal weekly earnings from August 4 to 30, 2025.