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CRA Tax Adjustment Delays Now Stretch Up to 47 Weeks — Here's How to Avoid Getting Stuck

   July 12, 2026   If you've ever filed a request to correct or update your tax return and then waited... and waited... you're not imagining it. Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsperson has confirmed that some Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) adjustment requests are now taking nearly a year to process — and it's launched a formal investigation into why. What's Actually Happening When you need to change something on a tax return you've already filed — say you forgot a slip, need to update a deduction, or want to claim a credit you missed — you submit what's called a T1 adjustment request. The CRA sorts these into two speeds: Routine requests (filed online through your CRA My Account or certified tax software) have a service standard of just 2 weeks . By phone or mail, the standard is 8 weeks. Complex requests — where the CRA needs more documentation or a deeper review — carry a service standard of 20 weeks . The problem: the CRA isn't hitting even its own "...
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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza Amidst Conflict

 

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical point as the United Nations warns of an impending famine in the northern regions. The World Food Program’s alarming report indicates that 70% of the population is facing catastrophic levels of hunger, with the possibility of half of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents being pushed to the brink of starvation if the conflict escalates.

Israeli forces have conducted another raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa Hospital, amidst claims of Hamas militants using the facility for operations. This has raised international concerns and calls for Israel to facilitate the entry of aid and open more crossings to address the dire needs of the Gazan population.

The European Union’s top diplomat has described the looming famine as “entirely man-made,” pointing to the use of starvation as a weapon of war. Aid groups emphasize the necessity of consistent food aid, access to clean water, and healthcare to avert the crisis.

As the war displaces 80% of Gaza’s population, the region’s infrastructure is under severe strain, with many residents resorting to eating animal feed. The international community continues to push for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid to prevent a large-scale famine in Gaza.


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