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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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Canada to Meet NATO’s 2% Defence Spending Target Ahead of Schedule


Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce that Canada will meet NATO’s defence spending benchmark of 2% of GDP by the end of the current fiscal year. This marks a significant shift from previous projections, which had set the target for 2032.  

Carney’s announcement, expected in Toronto today, will outline a new defence industrial strategy aimed at strengthening Canada’s military capabilities through homegrown production. The plan includes acquiring more drones, armoured vehicles, aircraft, and underwater sensors, with a particular focus on Arctic surveillance.  

Additionally, military personnel are expected to receive a pay raise, fulfilling a promise made during the last election campaign. Another major change will see the Canadian Coast Guard fully integrated into the Department of National Defence, a move that aligns Canada with other NATO allies.  

This announcement comes ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit in The Hague, where discussions on increasing defence spending beyond 2% are expected to take place. Canada has faced criticism in the past for failing to meet NATO’s spending target, but this new commitment signals a shift in priorities under Carney’s leadership.  

The defence spending increase is expected to exceed billions of dollars, ensuring Canada not only meets but potentially surpasses NATO’s current benchmark in the coming years.  

Carney’s speech today will provide further details on the timeline and implementation of this ambitious plan, setting the stage for Canada’s enhanced role in global security.

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