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Social Assistance Appeals Committee

Made up of a two or three community members, the Social Assistance Appeal Committee hears appeals from social assistance applicants.

Social assistance recipients or those applying for assistance have the right to appeal any decision made by a social worker regarding benefits and services. These appeals go to the Social Assistance Appeal Committee. Individuals have the right to appeal if:

• Their application for assistance was turned down
• They were not allowed to apply or reapply for assistance
• The application was not processed within a reasonable time
• Benefits were cancelled, changed or withheld.

Appeal forms are available at all social assistance offices. Appeal appointments must be set within 30 days of submitting the form.

The Social Assistance Appeal Committee cannot change the social assistance rules but they can decide if the rules were applied correctly. If the committee rules against the client, the client may appeal the ruling to the Social Assistance Appeal Board. The process is the same as above. If the Board supports the original ruling, the next option is the courts.