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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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S&P/TSX Composite Index Declines Over 100 Points: A Market Recap

 


Canada’s main stock index faced a significant decline on Tuesday, with losses in financial, industrial, and telecom stocks outweighing strength in energy and base metals. Simultaneously, U.S. stock markets also experienced a downturn.

Key Points:

  • S&P/TSX Composite Index: The Canadian benchmark index closed down 110.15 points at 22,075.10.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): In New York, the DJIA was down 396.61 points at 39,170.24.
  • S&P 500 Index: The broader S&P 500 index declined 37.96 points to 5,205.81.
  • Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq composite dropped 156.38 points to 16,240.45.

Currency and Commodities:

  • Canadian Dollar: Traded at 73.68 cents US, compared to 73.67 cents US on Monday.
  • Crude Oil: The May crude oil contract rose by US$1.44, reaching US$85.15 per barrel.
  • Natural Gas: The May natural gas contract increased by three cents, reaching US$1.86 per mmBTU.
  • Gold: The June gold contract surged by US$24.70, reaching US$2,281.80 per ounce.
  • Copper: The May copper contract gained two cents, reaching US$4.07 per pound.

This report by The Canadian Press provides a snapshot of the market conditions on April 2, 2024. Investors should closely monitor developments as market dynamics continue to evolve.

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