The Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is established by the Ontario government. The SBT hears review claims under the Ontario Works Act and Ontario Disability Support Program Act regarding refusal to grant benefits, cancellation or suspension of benefits, reduction in benefits, or the amount awarded.

If your application for the benefits is denied, you may ask for the review of the decision. If review decision is also not agreeable to you, an appeal can be filed before the Social Benefits Tribunal. You may engage a lawyer to present your case and argue the appeal before the tribunal. You will also have a chance to testify before the tribunal and explain the issues in your case. On the basis of the material available on file, your or any other witness’s testimonies and hearing arguments on behalf of yourself and the minister, the tribunal passes the final order in your case.