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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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International Firefighting Effort Mobilized to Combat Devastating Limassol Wildfire

 

In a powerful show of international solidarity, Egypt, Greece, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have dispatched firefighting aircraft and personnel to Cyprus to help battle a massive wildfire that continues to ravage the Limassol district.

The fire, which broke out near the Ayios Sylas industrial area, has prompted urgent evacuations and widespread damage. Strong winds have fueled flare-ups, making containment efforts increasingly difficult.

  • Egypt sent two specialized firefighting helicopters, with additional support and aid pledged by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The aircraft arrived at Paphos’ Andreas Papandreou airbase and are awaiting deployment.
  • Greece deployed 26 forest firefighters and two Canadair aircraft to assist in aerial suppression efforts.
  • The EU, through its Civil Protection Mechanism, mobilized two Canadair planes from its rescEU fleet stationed in Spain.
  • The UK, via its sovereign bases in Cyprus, is actively supporting local firefighting operations and remains on standby for further assistance.

Cypriot officials expressed deep gratitude for the swift international response. Energy Minister George Papanastasiou praised Egypt’s immediate action, while Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos coordinated closely with counterparts across the region.

As the fire continues to threaten communities and natural landscapes, the coordinated multinational effort underscores the importance of regional cooperation in times of environmental crisis.

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