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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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Chief Criticizes Federal Branding Requirement on Orange Shirt Day Funding

The Chief of James Smith Cree Nation, Kirby Constant, has voiced strong concerns over Ottawa’s decision to require federal branding on promotional materials for Orange Shirt Day events.

The community received approximately $6,700 from the Department of Canadian Heritage to support activities marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. However, the funding came with the stipulation that government logos be displayed on event materials.

Chief Constant said this condition undermines the spirit of the day, which is meant to honour survivors of residential and day schools, as well as those who never returned home. He emphasized that Orange Shirt Day is a solemn occasion rooted in Indigenous experiences, not an opportunity for government promotion.

The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between Indigenous communities and federal authorities over how reconciliation efforts are represented and supported. For many, the issue raises broader questions about whether government involvement risks overshadowing the voices of survivors and their families.


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