What We Do
The primary function of the OCRT is to receive appeals on Reconsideration
decisions made by the Department of SDC about CPP or OAS benefits.
Three-person Review Tribunals decide the outcome of each appeal
after a fair and impartial hearing and in
each case provide detailed reasons for their decision.
The OCRT provides the operational and administrative support for
the Review Tribunal appeal process by scheduling hearings and making
related arrangements, distributing pre-hearing documentation, and
issuing the Review Tribunals' decisions. In addition, the OCRT provides
training and legal services for Panel Members and staff. The OCRT
also has a role in policy and consultation activities relating to
the CPP and OAS appeal process.
(See Review Tribunal Appeal Process
Overview)
Responsibilities of the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals
- We ensure that the information received from all parties regarding
your appeal is available to all parties and to the members of
the Review Tribunal.
- The Commissioner selects a three-person Tribunal to hear and
decide an appeal.
- We arrange a date, time and place in Canada for your hearing
that is as close to your home as possible and is suitable to all
parties.
- We call you to answer questions you may have before the hearing.
- We deliver the decision of the Review Tribunal to all the parties.
Fairness and Impartiality
In support of our mission statement,
the OCRT makes special efforts to ensure that every Appellant
or Added Party is treated equally,
fairly, and with understanding, respect and dignity.
To this end, the OCRT provides Panel Members with guidelines, training
and resources that help them carry out their duties. The goal is
to ensure that all parties to an appeal receive equitable treatment
no matter where in the country the hearing is held, or which particular
Panel Members are hearing the case.
Panel Members are bound by:
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