
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
The claimant tried to appeal a decision about Employment Insurance benefits but was denied permission to do so by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. The Tribunal found that the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to support her appeal.
A minor's mother, acting as litigation guardian, claimed loss-of-studies benefits after her child was involved in a car accident. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled against the claim, stating the minor was still able to continue studies at home and online.
The claimant attempted to appeal the denial of a CPP disability pension due to severe anxiety, depression, and physical ailments. However, the appeal was denied because the claimant failed to provide new evidence or demonstrate an arguable case.
A woman sought income replacement benefits after being in a car accident, but the Civil Resolution Tribunal denied her claim because her sick pay from her job fully covered her lost wages.
The claimant applied for a Post-Retirement Disability Benefit (PRDB) after becoming disabled. However, the Social Security Tribunal ruled that the claimant's disability was not severe or prolonged enough to meet the criteria for a PRDB by the required deadline.
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claim for Employment Insurance benefits because the claimant was fired for misconduct. The claimant argued he was dismissed due to an accident, but the tribunal ruled that his termination was due to his failure to properly test for a gas leak.
The Federal Court dismissed a worker's application for judicial review of a decision denying his Employment Insurance benefits. The court ruled that the worker's failure to provide proper notice of his absences constituted misconduct, disqualifying him from benefits.
An employee who was fired for misconduct tried to get Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The Social Security Tribunal denied her appeal because she couldn't prove she wasn't at fault for her dismissal.
The claimant applied for Employment Insurance benefits but missed the deadline for submitting claim reports. They asked the commission to accept their late reports as if they were submitted earlier, but the request was denied. The claimant then tried to appeal this decision, but the appeal was also denied because they did not provide sufficient evidence to support their case.
A person who was in a long-term relationship but separated years ago applied for a share of their ex-partner's a person benefits. The application was initially rejected, and when they tried to appeal, the Social Security Tribunal refused permission due to insufficient evidence and lack of legal grounds.