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 Employment Insurance Decision
Appeal Division refuses permission to appeal EI denial
EI Benefit Appeal Refused: Voluntary Leave Without Just Cause
A person seeking Employment Insurance (a person) benefits was denied because they voluntarily took unpaid leave from their job to run in a federal election. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada confirmed this decision, stating that the claimant did not have just cause for taking leave and was unavailable for work during the period.
Appeal Allowed: EI Availability During School Breaks
In this case, the Appeal Division ruled that a decision on a person (a person) benefits must be based on actual evidence of periods when the claimant was unavailable for work due to being in school full-time. The General Division made an error by speculating about future availability during breaks.
SST Denies Claimant Permission to Appeal EI Case
The Social Security Tribunal refused a worker's request to appeal their Employment Insurance case. The tribunal found that the worker did not provide enough information or examples to show that there was a significant mistake in the original decision.
Appeal Allowed Due to Language Barrier Errors in Employment Insurance Case
Claimant Not Eligible for EI During Full-Time School Attendance
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that a student was not eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits during periods of full-time school attendance. The decision was overturned because the lower court made an error by considering hypothetical school breaks.
Federal Court Rejects CERB and CRB Eligibility Appeal
The Federal Court rejected an individual's challenge to the eligibility for CERB and CRB benefits. The Court upheld the decision of the Canada Revenue Agency, stating that the individual did not meet the eligibility criteria.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Denial of Benefits Due to Insufficient Income
Social Security Tribunal Denies Appeal Over Employment Insurance Write-off
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's appeal regarding Employment Insurance overpayment write-offs, ruling that the Tribunal does not have the authority to handle write-offs.
Appeal Denied: Common-Law Status Affects CPP Benefit Eligibility
A retired person appealed a decision regarding their marital status and eligibility for higher a person (a person) benefits, but the Social Security Tribunal refused leave to appeal, upholding that they were in a common-law relationship with G.V. since 2011, affecting their benefit rate.
Social Security Tribunal Denies Appeal for More Sickness Benefits
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Overpayment of Benefits
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Backdating Decision
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Successful: Severe and Prolonged Disability Recognized
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
EI Benefits Appeal Denied Due to Full-Time Training
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's appeal for Employment Insurance benefits because she was in full-time training. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant was unavailable for work due to her training.
SST Rejects OAS Pension Appeal: Claimant Had Less Than Required Canadian Residency
The Social Security Tribunal rejected a former permanent resident's appeal to receive Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits because they did not meet the residency requirement of at least ten years in Canada since age 18.