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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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Alberta Records First Flu Fatality as Health Officials Brace for Challenging Season

 

                    Albertans can start booking their seasonal immunization appointments starting Oct. 10. 

Alberta has reported its first influenza-related death of the 2025–26 flu season, marking a sobering start to what health experts warn could be a difficult few months ahead. The province’s respiratory virus dashboard confirmed that a person in their 60s living in the central zone died from influenza complications.

Last year’s flu season was the deadliest in more than a decade, with 237 Albertans losing their lives and more than 3,700 requiring hospitalization. This year, officials say the timing of the first death is consistent with previous seasons, but early indicators suggest the virus is spreading quickly. Already, more than 100 people have been hospitalized, including eight patients admitted to intensive care.

Dr. James Talbot, Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health, noted that the province is “well and truly into the beginning of influenza season.” He emphasized that vigilance is key, as other countries such as the U.K. have already reported sharp increases in flu cases, with numbers tripling compared to the same time last year.

Public health experts are urging Albertans to take preventive measures seriously. Vaccination, hand hygiene, and staying home when ill remain the most effective ways to reduce transmission. With the flu season underway, officials caution that the coming months could strain hospitals if cases continue to rise at this pace.

This early death serves as a reminder of the flu’s potential severity and the importance of community-wide efforts to mitigate its impact.

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