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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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China Opens Its Doors to Canadian Travelers

                                         Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping


China has announced that Canadian tourists and business visitors will no longer need a visa to enter the country, marking a notable shift in the relationship between the two nations. Under the new policy, Canadians holding ordinary passports can visit China for up to 30 days without applying for a visa, whether for tourism, business, family visits, or transit.

The decision is expected to streamline travel, reduce costs, and encourage more frequent exchanges between the two countries. Travel industry groups in Canada have already noted rising interest from travelers eager to take advantage of the simplified entry process.

This move signals a warming of diplomatic ties and opens the door to increased cultural and economic engagement between Canada and China.

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