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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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Rubio Strengthens Outreach to Eastern Europe Amid Conservative Alignment

               US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at Bratislava Airport in Bratislava 


U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a diplomatic tour through Slovakia and Hungary, aiming to reinforce Washington’s ties with two governments whose leaders maintain notably warm relationships with President Donald Trump. The trip highlights a strategic effort to deepen cooperation with conservative-leaning partners at a moment when broader transatlantic relations continue to evolve.

Rubio’s meetings with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are expected to focus on energy security, NATO commitments, and regional stability. Both countries have taken political stances that diverge at times from mainstream EU positions, making U.S. engagement particularly significant.

The visit follows Rubio’s appearance at the Munich Security Conference, where he emphasized the importance of revitalizing alliances despite policy disagreements. His stops in Eastern Europe signal a continued push to maintain strong bilateral relationships and engage leaders aligned with Trump-era geopolitical priorities.

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