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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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From Montreal to Washington: Kamala Harris’s Canadian Roots

 

Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United States, has a unique and diverse background that includes a significant chapter in Canada. Born in Oakland, California, Harris moved to Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 12 after her parents divorced. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, a renowned breast cancer researcher, accepted a position at McGill University and the Jewish General Hospital, prompting the family’s relocation.

In Montreal, Harris attended Westmount High School, where she graduated in 1981. This period in Canada was formative for Harris, exposing her to a different culture and educational system. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new environment, she thrived academically and socially. Harris has often reflected on her time in Montreal, recalling how it shaped her perspective and resilience.

After high school, Harris returned to the United States to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C., and later earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings. Her Canadian adolescence, however, remains a notable part of her journey, contributing to her multifaceted identity and global outlook.

Harris’s story is a testament to the impact of diverse experiences and the importance of embracing different cultures. Her time in Canada not only broadened her horizons but also prepared her for the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in her remarkable career.


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