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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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Poilievre Stands Firm on Leadership Style Despite MP Departures

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers his response to the federal budget in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Nov. 5.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has made it clear he will not be rethinking his leadership approach following the recent loss of two members from his caucus. One MP, Nova Scotia’s Chris d’Entremont, crossed the floor to join the Liberals, while Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation. The departures have sparked questions about whether Poilievre’s combative style is creating divisions within the party.

Speaking at a press conference in Calgary, Poilievre gave a blunt response when asked if the turmoil had prompted any self-reflection: “No.” He emphasized that his focus remains on affordability issues and positioning himself as the only national leader fighting for working Canadians.

Critics argue that the exits highlight growing discomfort with Poilievre’s tone, particularly after d’Entremont cited the leader’s “negative” approach to politics as a reason for leaving. Still, Poilievre doubled down, quoting past anti-Liberal remarks from d’Entremont to suggest the MP’s decision was inconsistent.

The timing of the departures is significant. With the Liberals now just two seats away from a majority in the House of Commons, the Conservative caucus faces heightened pressure to maintain unity. Political strategists note that while Poilievre’s refusal to adjust his style may appeal to supporters who value his hard-hitting rhetoric, it risks alienating moderates who prefer a more collaborative tone.

For now, Poilievre appears determined to stay the course, framing himself as a steadfast leader unwilling to bend under internal dissent. Whether this approach strengthens his image as a fighter or deepens fractures within his party remains to be seen.


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