Sandra Doucette

The applicant sought judicial review of a Social Security Tribunal Appeal Division decision denying her request to appeal a General Division decision.

The GD had determined the effective date of her severe and prolonged disability for a Canada Pension Plan disability pension was August 2017, whereas the applicant argued it began in March 2015.

The Federal Court found the AD decision reasonable, noting the GD thoroughly reviewed the medical evidence and reasonably concluded the disability became severe and prolonged when treatment options were exhausted.

The Court also refused to admit new medical evidence filed by the applicant.

The application for judicial review was dismissed.

The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Social Security Tribunal's Appeal Division (AD) refusing him leave to appeal a General Division (GD) decision.

The GD had upheld the Commission's determination that the applicant was not entitled to employment insurance benefits received while outside Canada, requiring repayment of $13,570.00 and imposing a penalty.

The applicant conceded his ineligibility but argued mitigating circumstances.

The Federal Court found the AD's decision reasonable, noting the GD had already reduced the penalty due to his circumstances.

The application for judicial review was dismissed.

The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal denying him leave to appeal and an extension of time.

He had been denied Employment Insurance benefits after it was determined he voluntarily left his employment.

The Appeal Division concluded he did not provide a reasonable explanation for his delay in appealing and that his appeal lacked a reasonable chance of success.

The Federal Court found the Appeal Division's decision was reasonable, as the applicant failed to demonstrate a continuing intention to appeal and had not exhausted reasonable alternatives before quitting his job.

The application for judicial review was dismissed.