Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Request for Extension of Time to File Judicial Review
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Challenge Due to Lack of Evidence
Federal Court Denies Request for Late Judicial Review on Benefits Decision
The Federal Court denied a request by a person seeking to challenge a decision denying their eligibility for government benefits (CERB and CRCB) after missing the deadline. The court found that the claimant did not provide enough evidence or justification for the delay.
Claimant Denied Income Replacement Benefits Due to Insufficient Proof
Claimant Denied CPP Disability Pension Appeal Due to Insufficient Evidence
The claimant tried to appeal a decision denying her CPP disability pension. However, the Appeal Division denied her appeal because she couldn't prove an error in the original decision or provide relevant new evidence.
Federal Court Allows Challenge to CRSB Eligibility Determination
The Federal Court allowed a claimant's challenge to the Canada Revenue Agency's determination regarding the claimant's eligibility for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB). The court found the agency's determination of the claimant's CRSB eligibility to be unreasonable.
Federal Court Quashes CRSB Benefit Determination
A self-represented litigant challenged the Canada Revenue Agency's decision regarding her eligibility for various COVID-19 recovery benefits. While the court upheld decisions on two types of benefits, it found that the CRA did not properly consider all relevant evidence when determining eligibility for the CRSB benefit.
Appeal for Family Caregiver Benefits Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence
The claimant sought Family Caregiver Benefits after caring for his father. However, the appeal was dismissed because the medical certificate did not confirm that his father's life was at risk, as required by law.
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Challenge Due to Insufficient Evidence
CPP Disability Pension Application Denied
The claimant applied for a CPP disability pension, arguing she had a severe and prolonged disability. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence of severe and prolonged disability by the end of the minimum qualifying period.
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Appeal
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge by a CRB recipient who was found ineligible based on her income. The court ruled that tax reassessments after the CRA's decision could not be used to prove eligibility, emphasizing the need for clear evidence beyond tax documents.
CPP Disability Pension Claim Denied for Lack of Sufficient Evidence
Claimant's Appeal for GIS Overpayment Denied by Social Security Tribunal
Commission Can Reconsider EI ERB Claim Within 72 Months
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada decided that the Commission can use a 72-month time limit to reconsider a claimant's Employment Insurance Emergency Response Benefit (EI ERB) claim if it can reasonably conclude that a false or misleading statement was made. The Commission's appeal was successful, confirming its right to reconsider the claimant's EI ERB claim within 72 months.
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Disability Benefits
Tribunal Dismisses Claimant’s Appeal on EI ERB Reconsideration
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed the claimant’s appeal and allowed the Commission's appeal, affirming that the Commission could use a 72-month time limit to reconsider Employment Insurance Emergency Response Benefit (a person ERB) claims if it reasonably believed there was a false or misleading statement.