CERB & CRB – Third Review

What “third review” means

When a judicial review succeeds, the Federal Court usually sends the matter back to CRA to be decided again by a different decision maker. This follow up stage is often called a third review or reconsideration. It’s where the Court’s reasons get translated into a new CRA decision about your benefits.

Turning a court win into a practical result

A favourable court decision is only part of the battle. I stay involved to:

• Update and expand the evidence based on the Court’s findings

• Address any new questions CRA raises the second time around

• Make sure the decision maker actually applies the legal principles the Court set out

• The goal is to convert the legal win into a concrete, fair result on your CERB or CRB account.

Full file carriage or targeted help

Some clients want me to manage the entire process from second review through judicial review and third review. Others bring me in just for this final stage after winning in court. I’m flexible, but my preferred model is to take full lead and ask you for information only when it’s needed.

Moving quickly after court

Timelines are often short once a matter comes back from the Court. I can usually move quickly—sometimes within days—to file updated submissions and keep the file moving toward a final resolution.