Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Severe Disability Proof
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal CPP Disability Benefits Decision
CPP Disability Benefits Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
Appeal for Employment Insurance Benefits Denied - Social Security Tribunal Decision
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.
Claim for Income Replacement Benefits and Permanent Impairment Compensation Dismissed
Minor's Loss-of-Studies Benefits Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
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.
Federal Court Upholds Disqualification from EI Benefits Due to Refusal to Vaccinate
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied for Lack of Evidence
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.
Insured Person Denied Income Replacement Benefits Due to Sick Pay
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.
Employment Insurance Denied Due to Misconduct
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.
Appeal Dismissed: Insufficient Insurable Hours for Employment Insurance Benefits
Claimant denied PRDB due to insufficient disability evidence
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.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRB and CERB Eligibility
Appeal Denied: Timing Issues Prevent Claimant from Challenging General Division Decision
Successful Appeal for Partial Old Age Security Pension
CPP Disability Pension Application Rejected Due to Insufficient Proof
Employee's Appeal for EI Benefits After Misconduct Dismissal Denied
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.
Social Security Tribunal denies leave to appeal Employment Insurance decision
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.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for Judicial Review
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.