Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Employee Successfully Appeals Dismissal for Misconduct - Social Security Tribunal Decision
Claimant Denied Leave to Appeal CPP Disability Pension Decision
Federal Court Strikes Out Statute-Barred and Vexatious Claim
The Federal Court struck out a claimant's lawsuit seeking recovery of $16,061 collected by the CRA through garnishment proceedings. The court ruled the claim was statute-barred and vexatious, considering previous decisions by the Social Security Tribunal and ongoing judicial review.
CPP Disability Benefits Application Denied for Lack of Evidence
Appeal for Earlier DCCB Payments Dismissed Due to Lack of Incapacity Proof
The claimant appealed the decision on when her second child could receive DCCB payments. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal because the claimant couldn't provide enough proof that she was incapacitated.
Leave to Appeal Denied: Unused Personal Days Classified as Earnings
The Social Security Tribunal ruled that unused personal days are considered earnings under the Employment Insurance Regulations, denying the claimant's appeal for reconsideration.
Claimant's Appeal for Employment Insurance Family Caregiver Benefits Denied
Claimant Entitled to Sickness Benefits Despite Lack of Medical Certification
Request for Additional ADL Benefits Due to Torn Rotator Cuff Denied
The claimant requested additional ADL benefits due to a torn rotator cuff but was denied by the Civil Resolution Tribunal. The Tribunal ruled the injury was not categorized as a catastrophic injury under the legislation.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied Due to Lack of Evidence
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Appeal for CRB and CERB Benefits
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for judicial review of the Canadian Revenue Agency's decision denying eligibility for CRB and CERB benefits. The court found that the claimant did not provide sufficient documentation to prove her income met the eligibility criteria.
Federal Court Dismisses CRB Eligibility Challenge
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Challenge
Claimant Denied Leave to Appeal EI False Statements Case
Appeal Division Allows Claimant's Appeal Over Errors in Voluntary Termination Decision
Estate Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Disability Pension Denial
Claimant Denied Leave to Appeal Antedate Request for Employment Insurance Benefits
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Regular Benefits - Social Security Tribunal Decision
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Decision Due to Lack of Evidence
The claimant sought permission to appeal a decision denying his Employment Insurance benefits claim, arguing that he was discriminated against at work. The Appeal Division denied his request, ruling that he did not provide sufficient evidence to show that he was discriminated against based on a prohibited ground under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Late EI Application
A woman who stopped working in 2024 applied for Employment Insurance benefits but was denied permission to appeal her case because she failed to provide a reasonable explanation for filing her appeal late.