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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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New Title: Conservatives Weigh Poilievre’s Future as Leadership Review Looms

 

                Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a critical test before his party on Friday.

The Conservative Party is approaching a decisive moment as members prepare to vote on whether Pierre Poilievre should continue as leader. The review, triggered after the party’s election loss, has intensified internal debate about the party’s direction and its prospects heading into the next federal contest.

Poilievre enters the convention with significant support among delegates, according to multiple reports, though questions remain about his ability to broaden appeal beyond the party’s base. Analysts note that while many Conservatives view him as a strong and principled figure, others worry that his message has not resonated widely enough with the broader electorate. Party insiders say Poilievre has spent recent weeks focused heavily on delegates, working to secure a strong mandate in the review.

The outcome of the vote will shape the party’s strategic path forward. A commanding result could solidify Poilievre’s leadership and signal continuity, while a weaker showing may prompt renewed calls for change within the Conservative ranks.


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