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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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Trump Orders Drawdown of Immigration Agents in Minnesota Amid Rising Tensions

                                            People march in protest against ICE

The Trump administration has initiated the withdrawal of 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, marking a notable shift in the large-scale enforcement surge that has dominated the state in recent weeks. The decision follows intense public criticism and heightened political pressure after enforcement operations resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens, sparking widespread concern over federal tactics.

Despite the reduction, several thousand agents will remain active across Minnesota, continuing operations that have fueled protests, strained relations with local leaders, and unsettled immigrant communities. State officials have argued that the federal presence has been excessive and destabilizing, while the administration maintains that ongoing enforcement is necessary to meet national security priorities.

President Trump acknowledged that recent events in Minneapolis influenced the decision to scale back, noting the need for a more measured approach. Even with the drawdown, federal authorities emphasize that immigration enforcement will continue at a steady pace, leaving many residents bracing for further activity.


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