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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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Putin Stands Firm on Ukraine at Year-End Press Conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin at his annual end-of-year press conference and phone-in in Moscow.

At his annual marathon press conference in Moscow on December 19, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia’s conditions for ending the war in Ukraine remain unchanged from those he outlined in June 2024. Despite ongoing diplomatic pressure from the United States and European allies to reach a settlement, Putin offered no indication of compromise.

Putin emphasized that while there were “certain signals” from Kyiv suggesting a willingness to engage in dialogue, he did not see genuine readiness for a peace deal. He insisted that Russia was prepared to end the conflict peacefully, but only on the basis of principles he previously set out — including Ukraine abandoning ambitions to join NATO and addressing what he described as the “root causes” of the crisis.

The press marathon, which typically lasts several hours, showcased Putin’s hardline stance. He framed the responsibility for progress as lying with Ukraine and its Western allies, stating that the “ball is in their court.” Meanwhile, U.S. negotiators continue to push for a breakthrough, with President Donald Trump aiming to secure a peace deal by Christmas.

Putin also highlighted Russia’s battlefield position, claiming Moscow was in a position of strength and signaling that further territorial gains in eastern Ukraine were possible before year’s end. His remarks underscore the Kremlin’s determination to maintain pressure while resisting concessions, leaving little room for optimism in the near-term peace efforts.

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