Social Security Tribunal of Canada

Client satisfaction survey – July to September 2024

General Division (Employment Insurance and Income Security) and Appeal Division survey results

Overall satisfaction: 90%

Appeal type Satisfaction Participants
Employment Insurance 91% 117
Income Security 87% 31
Appeal Division 74% 9

91 respondents did not disclose their stream but their satisfaction scores factor into the overall satisfaction rate. Because of the small sample size, satisfaction rates at the stream level may not be accurate.

Before the appeal process, did you know what to expect and how to prepare?

Employment Insurance Income Security Appeal Division Combined
93% 94% 89% 92%

Were you able to participate fully, for example: answer questions, correct errors and explain your case?

Employment Insurance Income Security Appeal Division Combined
97% 94% 77% 96%

You’re satisfied the member was fair?

Employment Insurance Income Security Appeal Division Combined
86% 77% 55% 82%

Types of hearings

Types of hearings
Text version
  • In person: 20%
  • Teleconference: 45%
  • Videoconference: 35%

Did you experience any technical issues?

Technical issues
Text version
  • Yes: 17%
  • No: 83%


Some commenters said they had difficulty connecting to the hearing or difficulty hearing the member at the hearing.

What was the hardest part about the appeal process at the SST?

We received 154 comments on this topic. Some people noted issues with:

  • Presenting their arguments
  • Gathering evidence
  • Physical and mental health limitations

Did you face any personal barriers or hurdles that made your appeal process more difficult?

We received 30 comments on this aspect of the process. Some people described issues arising from:

  • physical and mental health
  • a lack of access to internet and technology

Do you have any other comments to add?

We received 69 responses to this question. Some respondents noted they experienced hardship during their appeal and are unhappy with their decision.

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