In terms of timeliness, 80-some per cent plus of the appeals heard before the Social Security Tribunal are related to CPP disability benefits. The stakeholders, during consultations, requested the de novo approach because for many of these appellants, their medical conditions and situations and ability to function evolve over time. Timeliness, for many of these appellants, is not necessarily faster; it's actually having the appropriate amount of time to gather any new and evolving evidence, such as new diagnoses, and more information about diagnosis or tests.
On May 17th, 2021. See this statement in context.