Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Successful Appeal for Old Age Security Pension Based on Residency Requirements
CPP Disability Pension Application Denied for Insufficient Evidence
Appeal Division Intervenes Due to Factual Errors in Employment Insurance Case
The Appeal Division allowed the appeal, finding that the General Division made a factual error when determining the date of the reconsideration request and the delay period. The Commission's decision was based on an incorrect date, leading to an incorrect calculation of the delay period.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Employment Insurance Benefit Denial
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Case
The Social Security Tribunal denied a claimant's request for permission to appeal a decision regarding Employment Insurance benefits. The claimant argued that he had good cause for the delay in applying for benefits, but the tribunal found no merit in his arguments.
Federal Court Denies CERB Eligibility Due to Income Overages
Tribunal Denies Extension for Late Leave to Appeal Application
Appeal for Higher Combined Pension Rejected by Social Security Tribunal
Appeal Division Overturns Temporary Measure on Insurable Hours Credit
Claimant Entitled to EI Benefits While Caring for Mother in US
A claimant successfully argued that they were entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while caring for their mother in the United States. The Social Security Tribunal found that the claimant met the criteria for an exemption from disentitlement under the law.
Appeal for Credit Split Dismissed Due to Timing Issues
Request for Permission to Appeal Employment Insurance Parental Benefits Denied
The claimant applied for Employment Insurance parental benefits and later tried to change the type of benefits from 'standard' to 'extended'. Permission to appeal this decision was denied by the Social Security Tribunal because there was no reasonable chance of success.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CERB Denial
Appeal Dismissed: Employment Insurance Misconduct Ruling Upheld
Federal Court Dismisses CERB Eligibility Challenge
Claimant Qualifies for EI Benefits Despite Employer Bankruptcy
A claimant applied for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits but was denied because her employer had gone bankrupt, making it impossible to provide necessary documentation. However, the claimant managed to prove she had worked enough hours to qualify for EI benefits through a ruling by the Canada Revenue Agency. The Social Security Tribunal of Canada then granted her EI benefits.
CPP Disability Pension Application Denied Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
Late Appeal Extension Request Denied by Social Security Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal denied the claimant's request for an extension of time to appeal an Employment Insurance decision because the claimant did not provide a reasonable explanation for the delay.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal GIS Overpayment
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal Overpayment Recovery of Employment Insurance Advance
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied a claimant's request for permission to appeal regarding the recovery of an overpayment of the Employment Insurance Emergency Response Benefit advance. The claimant argued procedural unfairness and jurisdictional issues, but the tribunal found no arguable case for either.