Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of CERB and CRB Eligibility
Partial Allowance of Appeal on EI Job Search Exception
In this case, the Social Security Tribunal partially allowed an appeal about Employment Insurance (a person) benefits. A legal error was corrected regarding the claimant's eligibility during her November/December trip outside Canada. The decision clarified that job search and interview exceptions cannot be combined for a single trip.
Social Security Tribunal Corrects Legal Error in Employment Insurance Benefits
Claimant Loses Appeal Over Voluntary Resignation and Pension Benefits
A person who voluntarily quit their job to retire and receive a government pension was denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits by both the General Division and the Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal. The claimant argued an error in determining which pension they wanted, but this was not supported by evidence before the tribunal.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CERB Eligibility Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to a decision on eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court ruled that since the claimant did not apply for alternative benefits, such as the a person or Remission Order, there was no need for the officer's decision to consider these options.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CERB Eligibility Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to the Canada Revenue Agency's decision regarding a student's eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court ruled that the student did not meet the eligibility requirements under the statutory scheme, including the Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act and the Certain Emergency Response Benefits Remission Order.
Claimant Denied EI Benefits After Voluntarily Quitting Her Job
Appeal Allowed: Employment Insurance Availability for Work Decision
Eligibility for Partial Old Age Security Pension Confirmed
CPP Disability Appeal Dismissed for Untimely Filing and Lack of New Evidence
The Social Security Tribunal dismissed a claimant's appeal of a General Division decision regarding CPP Disability. The appeal was dismissed due to untimely filing and the lack of new evidence relevant to the appeal's issues.
Disability Pension Eligibility Denied Due to Loss of Severe Disability
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruled that the claimant's disability ceased to be severe as of December 2018, making her ineligible for further disability pension payments. The Tribunal based its decision on the claimant's demonstrated capacity for substantially gainful work.
CPP Disability Appeal Denied: No Arguable Case or Relevant New Evidence
A person appealed a decision that denied their a person (a person) disability pension, arguing they were still disabled in 2022 despite returning to work. The Social Security Tribunal extended the time for filing but dismissed the appeal due to insufficient evidence and lack of an arguable case.
SST Canada Rules Immigrant Eligible for Partial OAS Pension
An immigrant from India who moved to Canada in 2014 and has spent more time here than abroad successfully appealed a decision denying him an Old Age Security (OAS) pension. The Social Security Tribunal ruled he is eligible for partial OAS benefits, reflecting the importance of residency duration.
CPP Disability Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Regained Work Capacity
A person appealing a decision to end their a person (a person) disability benefits was unsuccessful. The Social Security Tribunal found they had regained the ability to do meaningful work by December 2018, even though they worked for a partner's business with flexible hours and no formal accommodations.
Claimant's Appeal Partially Allowed: Errors Corrected
CPP Disability Pension Awarded for Severe Work Injuries
Claimant Wins CPP Disability Pension Appeal Against Minister
A worker who suffered from severe upper body injuries while working in the a person successfully appealed for a a person a person pension against the Minister. The tribunal found that the worker's condition prevented them from performing any kind of regular, remunerative work due to their injuries and age.
Federal Court rejects CERB eligibility challenge
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision denying eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court ruled that the applicant had not provided enough evidence to prove they met the income requirement of at least $5,000 in the relevant period.