Benefits & Social Security
Benefits & Social Security judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Appeal Allowed: Commission's Consideration of Reconsideration Request Upheld
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review, Quashes CRB Ineligibility Decision
Federal Court Remits CRB Eligibility Case Back for Reconsideration
A person who applied for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) had their case remitted back for reconsideration because the decision-maker did not properly assess their eligibility under the correct benefit. This highlights the importance of procedural fairness and proper assessment in benefits cases.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant’s Application for Judicial Review on Employment Insurance Misconduct
A worker was fired for not complying with their employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy and then denied Employment Insurance (a person) benefits. After multiple appeals, a judge at the Federal Court decided that the worker's actions were considered misconduct, leading to the denial of a person benefits.
Federal Court Dismisses CRB Eligibility Challenge
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Employment Insurance After Termination for Non-Vaccination
The Federal Court dismissed an application for employment insurance benefits after an employee was fired for refusing to comply with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Court found that the employee's termination was due to his own misconduct and thus not eligible for benefits.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant’s Challenge to CRA CRB Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review brought by an individual challenging a decision made by the a person denying their eligibility for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). The court found that the applicant did not provide enough information about their expenses to prove they were eligible for the CRB.
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to CERB and CRB Denial
The claimant received benefits during the pandemic but was later found ineligible by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person). In a legal challenge, the Federal Court upheld the a person's decision, ruling that rental income does not meet the criteria for self-employment income required to qualify for a person and a person.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Denial of CERB and CRB Benefits
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's attempt to overturn a decision denying their eligibility for CERB and CRB benefits. The court emphasized the importance of providing adequate proof of income eligibility.
CPP Disability Pension Application Denied by Social Security Tribunal
Claimant Loses Appeal for CPP Disability Pension Due to Lack of Evidence
Claimant’s CPP Disability Pension Appeal Denied by SSTC
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada denied a former oil field driller’s appeal for a person disability benefits due to insufficient proof of severe and prolonged disability. The decision highlights the importance of providing clear evidence of functional limitations that prevent substantial gainful employment.
CPP Disability Pension Appeal Dismissed Due to Insufficient Proof of Severe Disability
CPP Disability Appeal Denied for Lack of Sufficient Evidence
SST Denies Claimant Permission to Appeal CPP Disability Decision
A person seeking a person disability benefits was denied permission to appeal a previous decision that she did not qualify for these benefits due to lack of proof her condition prevented work. The Social Security Tribunal found no errors in the original ruling or new evidence to support an appeal.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRA's Denial of Pandemic Relief Benefits
A self-employed person who received pandemic-related income support during the COVID-19 period challenged a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person) denying further benefits. The Federal Court dismissed the application, ruling that the a person's decision was reasonable and procedurally fair based on the evidence provided.
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Strike CRB Eligibility Review Application
The Federal Court dismissed a motion by the a person a person of Canada seeking to strike an application for judicial review of letters from the a person regarding eligibility for Canada Recovery Benefits. The court found that the second letter confirming ineligibility could be subject to judicial review if it affected legal rights or caused prejudice.