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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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Carney Concedes Tariff-Free U.S. Trade Deal Unlikely Amid Rising Tensions

 


 Prime Minister Mark Carney has shifted his tone on Canada’s trade negotiations with the United States, acknowledging that a tariff-free agreement is increasingly improbable under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Speaking ahead of a cabinet meeting, Carney stated there is “not a lot of evidence” that the U.S. is willing to strike deals without tariffs. This marks a departure from earlier optimism, as Canada faces the looming threat of a 35% blanket tariff on non-compliant exports starting August 1.

Carney emphasized that while Canada currently enjoys “almost free trade” under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos continue to strain the economy. He reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting Canadian industries and workers, noting that negotiations will intensify in the coming weeks.

The U.S. has tied potential tariff relief to cooperation on narcotics enforcement, particularly fentanyl trafficking—a move Carney has not publicly endorsed. Meanwhile, Canadian officials are working to stabilize key sectors and prepare countermeasures if talks fail.

With the August deadline fast approaching, Carney’s remarks signal a more pragmatic approach to trade diplomacy, one that accepts tariffs as a likely fixture in future agreements.

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