Appealing a Decision to a Review Tribunal Under the Canada Pension Plan

Introduction - Appealing a decision about your benefit

You have appealed to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals (OCRT) because you are not satisfied with a decision made by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) about your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS) benefit.

This brochure explains the important things you need to know about your appeal including:

• the role of the OCRT and of HRSDC
• the appeal process
• what to expect before, during and after the hearing

Remember, your appeal is your chance to explain to an independent and impartial Review Tribunal why you believe you meet the requirements for the benefit. The Tribunal does not act on behalf of the Appellant, the Minister of HRSDC or any other party to the appeal. It will hear all the parties and will take a fresh look at your case. Therefore, you need to be prepared to explain clearly why you feel you should receive the benefit you applied to HRSDC for.

If you live outside of Canada you must complete the questionnaire For Those Living Outside of Canada. We sent it with your acknowledgement letter. It is also available on our website: www.reviewtribunals.gc.ca.