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, …

This independent administrative body provides an appeal process for disputed Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old-Age Security (OAS) rulings. The Social Security Tribunal operates at two levels: the General Division, composed of the EI Section to hear …

Canada’s Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD, respectively) programs provide employees with wage compensation enduring injuries or illnesses demanding significant time away from work. Benefits can vary from employer to employer and between employer-provided plans and privately purchased ones …

Under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), qualified disabled individuals displaying appropriate financial need can receive income assistance providing basic living needs such as housing and food. The program can also help willing, able workers experiencing placement difficulties find consistent …

Before applying, carefully assess whether or not your condition qualifies you for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability assistance. Experienced counsel’s guidance could save the time of filing a claim by assessing with an expert eye the likelihood that you could …