Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Social Security Tribunal Dismisses GIS Overpayment Appeal Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
Social Security Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Delay in Sickness Benefits Claim
The Social Security Tribunal rejected the claimant's attempt to extend their benefit period for sickness benefits. The claimant failed to prove that they had a valid reason for the delay in filing the claim.
CPP Disability Survivor's Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Lack of Continuous Relationship
Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Pension Denial Challenge
Claimant's Request for Reconsideration of CPP Credit Split Denied
Appeal Allowed: Benefit Period Starts on Employment End Date
The Appeal Division allowed an appeal, correcting an error of law by the General Division. The claimant's benefit period started on the date his employment ended, not when payments ceased. This decision was based on the Employment Insurance Act and Regulations.
Correct Allocation of Vacation Pay in Employment Insurance Benefits Case
Claimant Denied Permission to Appeal EI Benefits Reconsideration
The Social Security Tribunal denied the claimant's request for permission to appeal regarding the reconsideration of his Employment Insurance benefits. The Tribunal ruled that the Commission had the authority to reconsider benefits up to 72 months if false representations were made.
Federal Court rejects challenge to CERB repayment decision
A person who received both CERB and another type of emergency benefit for the same time period was found by a Federal Court judge not to be eligible for CERB. This means that they must repay any amount received from CERB during this overlapping period.
EI Benefit Denial Due to Employer Provided Cellphone
The claimant applied for Employment Insurance benefits several times but was denied because he continued to receive benefits from his employer, including a cellphone and vehicle. The Social Security Tribunal ruled that these benefits were considered earnings, disqualifying the claimant from receiving Employment Insurance benefits.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed
CPP Disability Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
CPP Disability Pension Application Rejected Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
Parental Benefits Election Irrevocable Once Payment Issued
The Social Security Tribunal decided that once a parental benefit payment is issued, the choice between extended and standard benefits cannot be changed. The claimant tried to switch her benefits after receiving a payment, but the request was denied.