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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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Scorching Skies: Australia Endures Relentless Heatwave

                                              Boys playing in a fountain in Melbourne.

Australia is grappling with an intense and prolonged heatwave that has pushed temperatures close to 50 °C in several regions, straining infrastructure and raising concerns about public health and environmental stability. Meteorologists report that parts of Western and South Australia have experienced some of the hottest January days on record, with little relief expected in the coming week.

Emergency services have urged residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours, remain hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbours. Power grids are under pressure as air‑conditioning use surges, and rural communities face heightened bushfire risks as dry winds sweep across already parched landscapes.

Wildlife experts are also sounding alarms as native species struggle to cope with the extreme conditions. Authorities are monitoring water supplies and advising caution as heat‑related illnesses rise.

While heatwaves are not new to Australia, the duration and severity of this event have reignited conversations about climate resilience and long‑term adaptation strategies. For now, the nation waits for a break in the weather as temperatures continue to hover at dangerous highs.


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