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 Allows Judicial Review of Employment Insurance Denial
Appeal Denied for Overpayment Recovery of Employment Insurance Benefits
Request for Leave to Appeal CPP Disability Denied
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request to appeal a decision denying her CPP Disability benefits. The Tribunal found that the claimant did not meet the legal test to get permission to appeal.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for CERB and CRB Eligibility
Federal Court Upholds Denial of EI Benefits for Vaccine Refusal
Federal Court Denies Single Mother's Application for CRCB Benefits
Eligibility for CPP Disability Pension Based on Date of Disability
Claimant's Appeal for Earlier Old Age Security Benefits Denied
SST Appeal Division Rules on EI Benefits Overpayment
In this case, a person appealed an Employment Insurance (EI) benefit decision regarding overpayment. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada Appeal Division agreed that the lower panel made errors in its reconsideration process and allowed the appeal, sending the matter back for further review.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Contributions
SST Denies Claimant’s Appeal for OAS and GIS Leave
A retired applicant sought to challenge a decision regarding their OAS and GIS benefits but was denied leave to appeal by the Social Security Tribunal. The tribunal found no new evidence or argument that would warrant reconsideration of the original decision.
Federal Court Overturns Unreasonable CRB Denial Decision
Appeal Dismissed: Just Cause for Leaving Job Under Employment Insurance
Self-defense Not Enough to Avoid EI Termination
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied a bus driver's request for leave to appeal his termination from Employment Insurance benefits. The driver claimed he was wrongfully terminated after leaving his bus to confront a passenger who assaulted him. However, the Tribunal found that the driver violated workplace policies and his actions constituted misconduct.
Claimant Denied Leave to Appeal Canada Pension Plan Case
A 79-year-old retiree who moved back to Canada after living in New Zealand for many years applied for a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement pension. His application was denied because there was no record of his CPP contributions. He then tried to appeal this decision but was denied leave to appeal by the Social Security Tribunal because he couldn't provide new evidence or prove that the original decision was wrong.
SST Denies Leave to Appeal CPP Pension Denial
The claimant, who returned to Canada after living in New Zealand for many years and applied for a CPP retirement pension, had their appeal denied by the Social Security Tribunal's General Division. The Appeal Division refused leave to appeal because the claimant did not provide relevant new evidence or show that the General Division made an error.
Request for Income Replacement Benefits Following Accidents Rejected
A worker sought income replacement benefits after being involved in two car accidents in 2024. The insurer argued that the worker had returned to full-time work and was therefore not entitled to further benefits. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the worker had not proven he was unable to perform his job duties and dismissed the claim.