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

What happens at the hearing (continued)

Everyone has a chance to speak

Usually, you or your representative will be first to present your case to the Review Tribunal. You will be able to explain your position and present your information to the Tribunal. Concentrate on what you need to prove.

For example, if you were refused a Disability Pension because you did not meet the definition of disability of CPP, you should be prepared to explain to the Tribunal how your condition has affected your ability to work.

If you have witnesses, they will be able to speak about your situation and provide information to the panel in support of your appeal.

When you are finished presenting your case, the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada representative will present the HRSDC Explanation of Decision Under Appeal. They will present arguments by refering to the information in the Hearing File and the Canada Pension Plan legislation.

Any added party, or their representative, will be able to present their position to the Tribunal.

You and your representative, any added party and their representative and the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada representative will be able to ask questions. The members of the Tribunal can ask questions of you, your witnesses, any added party and the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada representative. The members of the Tribunal may also ask why an important document was not submitted as information.