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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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Rising Grocery Bills Leave Canadians Feeling the Pinch

Almost half of those surveyed indicate they changed their grocery shopping habits due to food price inflation by seeking out sales and discounts.


Food inflation continues to weigh heavily on Canadian households, with a new report showing that families are paying significantly more at the checkout counter in 2025. Grocery costs are expected to rise between 3% and 5% this year, pushing the average annual food bill for a family of four to $16,833.67—an increase of up to $801.56 compared to last year.

The findings, compiled by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab in collaboration with several Canadian universities, highlight that food affordability remains the top financial concern for Canadians, surpassing worries about housing, utilities, and household supplies. Surveys show that more than four in five Canadians consider food their biggest expense pressure, and many are adapting by changing shopping habits, seeking discounts, and switching to private-label brands.

While inflation overall cooled to 2.2% in October 2025, grocery prices remain stubbornly high, rising 3.4% year-over-year. Categories such as dairy and baked goods have seen some of the steepest increases, while fresh vegetables and processed foods showed modest relief.

Experts point to global supply chain disruptions, energy costs, and climate-related challenges as key drivers keeping food prices elevated. For Canadian families, the impact is felt daily—whether at the supermarket, in meal planning, or in dietary adjustments.

The report underscores that food inflation is not just an economic issue but a social one, reshaping how Canadians eat and live. As 2025 draws to a close, the message is clear: Canadians are spending more to put food on the table, and the pressure is unlikely to ease anytime soon.


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