Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Decision
Social Security Tribunal Sets Earlier DCCB Effective Date Based on Child's Death
The Social Security Tribunal decided that the application for the DCCB was received on the date of the child's death, setting an earlier effective date for the benefit. This decision was based on the Employment Insurance Act.
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court rejected a claimant's challenge to the Canada Revenue Agency's decision that he was ineligible for the CERB because he earned more than $1,000 in employment income during the relevant periods.
CPP Disability Pension Application Denied for Lack of Evidence
Appeal Dismissed for Being Filed Too Late - Social Security Tribunal
The Social Security Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal because it was filed more than one year after the reconsideration decision was communicated to him.
Appeal Division Rules Claimant Disqualified from EI Benefits Due to Misconduct
CPP Disability Pension Claim Denied for Lack of Objective Medical Evidence
Federal Court Quashes CRA Decision on CERB, CRB, CWLB Eligibility
Appeal for Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement Dismissed Due to Residency Requirements
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a Canada Revenue Agency decision denying a claimant's eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court ruled that the claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove her eligibility for the benefit.
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Challenge
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied Due to Age Over 65
Federal Court Dismisses CERB and CRB Eligibility Challenge
Claimant's Accident Benefits Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's application for accident benefits, including health care, income replacement, and permanent impairment compensation, due to insufficient evidence provided by the claimant.
Late appeal to General Division dismissed
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada dismissed an appeal to the General Division because it was filed more than one year after the decision was communicated to the appellant. The case highlights the strict time limits for filing appeals under the Employment Insurance Act.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence
EI Sickness Benefits Appeal Denied Due to Insufficient Hours
The claimant applied for Employment Insurance sickness benefits but was denied because they did not meet the minimum insurable hours requirement, despite having a chronic medical condition. The Social Security Tribunal upheld the denial, stating that the requirements must be met to qualify for benefits.