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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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Tragedy Strikes: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Leaves Dozens Dead

 

In a devastating incident, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in central Gaza that was sheltering displaced Palestinians. The attack resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people, including 23 women and children. The school, run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), was filled with civilians who had fled previous Israeli offensives and bombardments in northern Gaza.

Witnesses reported that the predawn strike hit the al-Sardi School, where families sought refuge. The victims included an old man and two children, one with a head injury. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in nearby Deir al-Balah was overwhelmed by casualties from the attack, with at least 33 dead, including 14 children and nine women. Videos circulating online showed wounded people being treated on the hospital floor, highlighting the strain on Gaza’s medical facilities.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing conflict and the toll it takes on civilians caught in the crossfire. As Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip, innocent lives remain at risk, and the world watches in horror.



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